Chickens have an ingenious respiratory system that is quite different from ours. Unfortunately, there are many respiratory diseases affecting backyard chickens. It can come in handy to understand how a chicken breathes, how the lungs and air sacs work, and why your chicken is panting when it’s hot. We’ll cover everything there is to know: […]
Chickens are creatures of habit. They roost between dusk and dawn, no matter what time of year it is, and will never oversleep or stay up late. But what if your chicken starts to sleep for an extended period during the day? Should you worry something is up with your bird? Let’s address the most […]
Vitamin K is an essential fat-soluble vitamin for chickens. It regulates blood clotting and bone health. Optimal values will improve egg laying and growth.
But what are the optimal values? When should we be afraid of deficiencies, and how can we recognize them? And why should you care?
Canker in chickens is a widespread parasitic disease known for its cheesy yellowish patches in the back of a chicken’s mouth. Severe strains of the parasite can cause a devastating disease. Luckily enough, there is medication available.
Let’s look at canker in chickens and how to deal with it.
It can be quite alarming to find your chicken bleeding from the mouth. Should you worry when you find your bird with blood on the beak?
Let’s see.
Some dogs eat whatever crosses their path. Rocks, trash, socks, and even poop. It drives many dog keepers crazy as it’s a worrying and disgusting habit that is dangerous for your pet. What if they suddenly eat chicken poop? How harmful is it when a dog eats a chicken’s droppings? Let’s find out. Why does […]
Flies can be a real plague during the summer months when the weather is warm and days are long. Especially inside the chicken coop, where there are chicken droppings and water near, you’ll find thousands of flies. Not only are flies annoying, but they can also cause serious health issues to your chickens, like flystrike. […]
If you crack an egg with a black yolk, the egg is spoiled and isn’t safe to eat. However, a hard-boiled egg can have black rims and is perfectly edible. Let’s see what turns an egg yolk black and when to toss it away. Why does an Egg Yolk turn Black? Black egg yolks or […]
Hard-cooked eggs can have a green shade from overcooking. It’s harmless but doesn’t look tasty and is easy to avoid. We answer the most common questions and take a deep dive into the complete chemical process that turns an egg yolk green. Why do hard-boiled egg yolks turn green? Is it safe to eat a […]
Keeping rats out of the chicken’s living area can be time-consuming and frustrating. Even if there are initially no rats, mice, or other rodents near the chicken coops, they will come (and keep coming) for the food!
