If you’re a beginner poultry farmer, one of the major concerns you might have is about your birds escaping from your backyard. Although chickens are not on your radar when it comes to flying, some breeds are quite good at it. Now, some people talk of clipping their birds’ wings to prevent them from flying. …
All creatures, whether birds, animals, or humans have unique descriptive words that are used to refer to them depending on their age, group, or gender. Sometimes, these words are used correctly, while at other times they’re used interchangeably. So, one of the common questions people ask is what is a group of chickens called? Now, …
If you’re a Christian who’s deep in faith, then you’re aware of the beautiful colored eggs that appear during the Easter festival to symbolize rebirth. But, despite enjoying the festival, have you ever asked yourself whether these colored eggs are real or just dummies? While some are painted, others are real and are produced by …
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The planet has many bird species with the Guinea Fowl being one of them. This strange-looking bird is unique in all aspects and once seen, it can never be forgotten. The guinea Fowl has a completely different temperament when compared to chickens and it can never be raised as a pet. But, other than its …
Whether you’re planning to start a poultry farm or it’s just out of curiosity, one common question most people ask is do roosters lay eggs? Now, roosters are admired for many reasons. They’re beautiful birds with a striking appearance. They help to lead the rest of the flock and they’re good procreators as they fertilize …
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Now, poultry farmers raise hens for various reasons. Some of these reasons include getting produce, such as eggs and meat, and keeping them as pets. To those raising their hens for produce, especially eggs, then one question you might ask yourself is what time of day do chickens lay eggs. To answer this question, let …
If you’re a farmer looking for a good egg-laying chicken breed with a fun personality, decent weather tolerance, and minimal care demands, then the Sapphire Gem Chicken is what you need. Considered a designer chicken due to its scarcity, the Sapphire Gem Chicken has gained popularity in the poultry scene over the past few years …
Now, chickens have almost similar characteristics to humans. They free range during the day and sleep at night. However, when they get tired, chickens find a cool place to lie down and rest. While this is considered normal, what isn’t normal is when your chicken goes from being too active to lying down abruptly. If …
If you’re reading this post, then it’s likely you’re a beginner learning how to increase humidity in the chicken incubator. Now, incubators come in different models such as those with automatic humidity controls and those that depend on the old-fashioned way. Since you’re reading this, I assume you’re using an old model that doesn’t have …
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If you’re reading this guide, then I assume you have a poultry farm or you’re considering having one. If you have a poultry farm, there are times when you may need some extra healthy chicks, and to your surprise, you realize that there’s no broody mother hen available. In such a situation, having a homemade …