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Bumble foot

A common disease among chicken is the evil Bumble Foot. Bumble Foot basically causes swollen and painful chicken feet due to inflammation and hardening of tissues in the area. Whether it has happened to your chickens yet or not, it is advisable to pick up some knowledge so you can detect it early and apply the necessary treatments. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are planning to keep your own chickens in the yard or garden, you’ll need to get your egg-producing pets a nice home to protect them the elements. A chicken coop is exactly what you need to do so and learning how to build an effective and well placed coop can go a long way in keeping your chickens healthy and happy.

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It is a well known fact that chickens are sturdy little animals. Not only do they have strong survival instincts, they can also adapt very well to changes in the weather and climate. However, despite these various strengths, chickens can also be rather susceptible to a wide range of chicken parasites, infections and diseases. Usually, noticing the symptoms early enough can not only help to cure but prevent it as well. Failing to do so might allow the disease to spread which might very well end up in an entire flock getting contaminated. Read the rest of this entry »

Chicken Nest Boxes are containers that are designed for facilitating the laying of eggs. They are very useful and are quite easy to build, not to mention the room for customisation in terms of both function and design.

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A key thing every chicken owner already knows by now is that every chicken flock must have its own chicken house. However, it is also vital that your chicken house has fences set up around the perimeter to help keep intruders out. Chickens are easy prey for many of the more common predators and keeping them safe from these is of utmost priority. Nonetheless, constructing a solid chicken fence does take a little planning, effort and perhaps a small amount of money as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Chickens can make really lovable and fun pets. Although they make for an unusual choice, it is possible to bond with them like you do with any other animals such as dogs and cats. To achieve this, you need to understand the nature of chickens. As with most animals, they shun human contact but if you spend the time to interact with them, especially when they are young, you will see the bond slowly developing. Read the rest of this entry »

Chickens have long been kept by humans for various reasons. These reasons range from simple domestication for the purpose of egg production and a constant meat source, to the stranger ones such as for companionship. If the idea of rearing a chicken has crossed your mind, it might be good to know some extra pointers about caring for chickens before you start.

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