Jan 25, 2025 · Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success. By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, …

Jul 28, 2014 · 31. If a chicken has red ear lobes, it will lay brown eggs; if white, white eggs. 32. Chickens will lay fewer, but larger eggs as they grow older. 33. A chicken heart beats more …

Feb 6, 2019 · When you own a chicken, it is very important to understand the anatomy and physiology of your bird. Anatomy is the science of the structure of animals. Physiology is the …

Sep 17, 2021 · Using chicken manure as garden fertilizer can be a great way to provide your plants with essential nutrients and improve soil structure. However, it’s important to use it …

Aug 19, 2022 · Many people choose their chickens according to their ability to lay eggs, while others select them based on their appearance! Black, yellow, red, and white chickens are …

Feb 22, 2012 · Most chicken breeds lay light-to-medium brown eggs. A few breeds lay white, dark brown, green, blue, or cream-colored eggs. Shell color is only “skin deep”-- the eggs inside are …

Jun 7, 2022 · How Long Will Chicken Eggs Last? You can leave your eggs out at room temperature for at least a month without cleaning them as long as their bloom is intact. You …

Mar 21, 2022 · Chicken scratch is a stand-alone category of food, as opposed to chicken feed, which is divided into several subcategories. Regular chicken feed, like pellets, crumbles, and …

Jan 19, 2025 · A brief guide to medications for backyard poultry, focusing on antibiotics, pain medication, sedatives, antifungals, coccidiostats, dewormers and a few other useful or …

Jan 30, 2025 · I haven’t used the sand from Home Depot or Tractor Supply, but here are some tips when picking sand for your chicken run: Washed Sand: Make sure it’s washed to avoid …