How to Treat Bumblefoot in Chickens: Causes, Prevention, and Step-by-Step Treatment
If you’ve ever picked up one of your chickens and found a black scab on the bottom of their foot, chances are you’ve encountered bumblefoot. As a backyard chicken keeper, I’d heard about bumblefoot for years, but I had never dealt with it myself. Then one day, one of my hens started limping. What I […]
Polish Chicken Breed Guide for Backyard Flocks
Some chicken breeds steal your heart quietly. Polish chickens do not. They arrive with a poof of feathers, a kind of glamorous crown perched on the top of their heads, and an energy that says, “Yes, I know I’m a pretty bird.” I got my first two Polish hens this fall, and I am officially […]
18 Possible Reasons Your Chickens Aren’t Laying Eggs
If you keep backyard chickens long enough, there will almost certainly be a moment when you walk out to the chicken coop, open the nesting boxes, and find… nothing. No fresh eggs. Just an empty nest and a lot of questions. This is one of the most common concerns among chicken owners, especially those who […]
How to Sprout Grains and Lentils for Chicken Fodder
When the world outside is covered in snow and your flock can’t free range, sprouting grains is a great way to give them a taste of fresh greens right from your kitchen. It takes very little effort, and the reward is huge, nutrient-rich sprouts your hens will absolutely love. This is something I’ve started doing […]