The Many Uses of Oxine AH (Animal Health)
Discover the various uses of Oxine AH for animal health, including its benefits for poultry and application methods.
The Many Uses of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is naturally occuring crystalline silica, like microscopic snowflakes, found in the earth. The different uses of this common tool by both fanciers and backyard flock owners.
How to Increase Hatching Success in your Chickens
Hatching success in your chickens can require following many methods to ensure their hatch-ability. Follow these steps to improve fertility and hatching of your backyard chickens.
How to Keep Chickens Warm and Healthy Through the Winter
In this article I’m going to talk about the joys of poultry keeping through the winter. The healthier the bird, the more likely he is to survive, even in the worst of winters.
Common Poultry Myths
There are a lot of ideas about what is bad for your birds that are not really true. Commons myths that are heard about the keeping and care of backyard chickens are reviewed for which should be followed and which can be ignored.
Probiotics – The Good Bacteria
How to use probiotics with your backyard chickens to improve their health.
Basic Nutrition for Backyard Chickens
The feed which chickens eat is made up of water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Each nutrient serves a special need.
Supportive Therapy for Chickens
Supportive therapy is what you administer to a sick bird to increase its chances for recovery.
The Emotional Side of Raising Poultry
I believe that poultry is becoming more thought of and marketed as ‘pets’, as opposed to ‘livestock’. It’s not hard to imagine thinking of a tiny bantam in the same way you might about a caged house bird.
Where Can I ask for Help with a Sick Chicken?
Are you afraid your bird is sick? What to do if you determine your chicken is unwell and needs attention. Sources of for information and support.