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Questions kids ask about chickens(Post)
Questions kids ask about chickensChildren ask some amazing things as they grow and learn. As a parent you scratch your head sometimes wondering where did such a random question come from. Other times ...
Breed Profile: Welsummer Chickens(Post)Welsummer Chicken Breed: Complete Breed Profile for Backyard Keepers If you’re looking for a backyard chicken that combines striking plumage, a calm temperament and egg production, Welsummer ch ...
Does Apple Cider Vinegar help stop Coccidiosis in Chickens(Post)Does Apple Cider Vinegar help prevent Coccidiosis in Chickens Before we even begin to tackle the question, "Does Apple Cider Vinegar help prevent Coccidiosis in Chickens" let's first outline what C ...
How to get bigger eggs from your chickens – egg weight and size(Post)Egg weight The size of a chicken egg is measured by weight. That's why a carton of eggs from the supermarket has a minimum weight. In Australia, a Medium egg weighs 43 g on average and a Large eg ...
Parts of a Chicken you need to know(Post)Parts of a Chicken you need to know A part of getting to know your backyard chickens is to understand their anatomy. The ability to recognise chicken body parts will help to give you an advantage in ...
How to Prevent and Treat Salmonella in Chickens(Post)How to Prevent and Treat Salmonella in Chickens If you're a backyard chicken keeper, keeping your flock healthy and safe from salmonella is probably at the top of your mind. Salmonella, a nasty bacte ...
What are the Symptoms of Chicken Gapeworm?(Post)Respiratory infection or gapeworm? Chickens have a complex respiratory system that is prone to disease and infection. It is for this reason that breathing problems are one of the first consequences ...
How To Keep Wild Birds Out of the Chicken Coop(Post)How to Keep Wild Birds Out of the Chicken Coop Wild birds are one of the main sources of parasites and disease for backyard chickens. In addition to stealing food, wild birds can spread disease ...
Recognise and Treat Fowl Pox in Chickens(Post)Recognise and prevent fowl pox in chickens Although it sounds a bit like chicken pox, fowl pox is not related to the childhood illness. Fowl pox is a viral infection that is common in ...
What Do Baby Chicks Eat? Complete Guide to Feeding Baby Chickens(Post)What do baby chicks eat? 10 things you need to know Raising chicks is a wonderful experience. Little chicks are cute balls of fluff and they are adorable to watch. And fortunately, feeding baby chick ...
Can you Keep Ducks, Geese and Chickens together?(Post)Can You Keep Ducks, Geese, and Chickens Together? At Dine-A-Chook, we frequently address questions about mixed poultry housing, such as, Can you keep ducks and geese with chickens? Yes, ch ...
Botulism and Wet Chicken Feed(Post)Botulism and wet chicken feed Botulism is one of the leading causes of death in poultry, particularly in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is caused by a toxin produced by the Clostridium bot ...