Why does my hen behave like a rooster
So you have a wonderful flock of hens that get along just splendidly, until… ‘Caaa-Cawww’. Now you are really confused, did the neighbours just get a rooster? The next morning you hear the same thing,...
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The Preparation for Hatching Day
You are excited for your baby chickens to hatch, I bet you can’t wait anymore. There are a few things you will have to do to prepare for hatching day. If you don’t know what...
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The first 60 days after a egg hatches
Your newborn baby chickens will spend their first 24 to 48 hours post-hatch, in the incubator drying and resting. Make sure that the brooder is ready for them before moving them. Your chicks will stay...
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How noisy are chickens?
When you think of chickens, do you immediately get put off by the ruckus? Many people don’t like the idea of chickens since they feel like they will wreak havoc on their peace and quiet....
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How to properly care and maintain chickens
Chickens have the same basic needs as any other pet which means they need food, attention and shelter. Some chicken tasks will require daily attention, but there are also many tasks that only require weekly,...
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How to effectively introduce new chickens to the flock
Keeping chickens can quickly become an addiction, while you swore that you will only have 4 chickens you now have so much more. Adding new breeds is a fantasy constantly circulating around your mind, but...
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