
Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
Does your pet make you breakfast? Tips & Tricks for raising chickens, building chicken coops, & choosing chicken breeds + ask questions in our community forum
Rustic Rock? What is this cross? - BackYard Chickens
Mar 24, 2023 · I recently purchased a few pullets that were labeled Rustic Rocks. They are small black chicks with a yellow dot on top of their head. I cant seem to find any information about …
Splay Leg and Spraddle Leg Treatment - BackYard Chickens
Dec 23, 2022 · Here at Cheeky Chicken Hobby Farm we like to share our experiences and day-to-day activities for others wanting to know how others do it. Video Link to 2 Weeks Later.
Bird Flu: What You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens
Apr 17, 2022 · Bird flu symptoms Among the difficulties with avian flu is that it can infect healthy chickens that initially show no symptoms of the disease. So healthy chickens can spread the …
TREATING SCALY LEG MITES (SLM) ~ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Feb 21, 2022 · My Crevecoeur hens' feet infected severely with SLM. - What are Scaly Leg Mites? Scaly leg mites are a type of external parasite that can cause discomfort and pain to …
Coccidiosis & How To Treat It - BackYard Chickens
Nov 10, 2012 · Coccidiosis & How To Treat It Picture by animallover1654 What is Coccidiosis? Coccidia are a microscopic parasitic organism that infect poultry when ingested by the …
What Is The Life Expectancy of Chickens? - BackYard Chickens
Mar 23, 2022 · A heritage chicken is one that has been naturally raised and bred, while a hybrid chicken is one that has been selectively bred for specific traits. Chickens of heritage are …
Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
Jan 25, 2025 · Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success. By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, …
Treating with Ivermectin - BackYard Chickens
Jul 10, 2012 · Keeping in mind that ivermectin is a product mainly used to treat cattle and is off label for chickens, I hope you know that ivermectin's primary purpose is a wormer, it's …
Production Blue | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
Jun 27, 2019 · I bought a Production Blue pullet from a local feed store this year having never heard of a Production Blue (PB) before. A PB is a RIR rooster x Blue Australop hen. You can …