Keeping Chickens

It moves in as silently as a thief in the night, and if left untreated will claim the lives of poultry (mainly young chicks) swiftly and a l...

For single mating pairs or breeding trios (one rooster and one or two hens) you must start with a good sturdy brood pen.  To prevent ove...

'Tis the season of plentiful fertile hatching eggs and little baby chickens galore!  There is nothing more exciting than an anticipate...

Feather picking is a nasty habit that is easier to prevent than cure.  We have found that feather pickers as chicks can lead to feather pick...

Toe Punching In order to keep up with certain bloodlines or strains we mark each of our chickens soon after birth.  When you have several ...

Cuts and Abrasions We use Scarlet Oil or Witch Hazel to clean any cuts or injuries to the face and head.  It also helps with dry skin i...

Just thought I'd share a video of one of our crowing brood hens.  I finally managed to catch her on camera!  She is around a year old an...