Backyard Fowl Keepers

Snakes are usually after food or shelter. Make sure there are no rodents around and keep the area clear of hiding spots.

Hey everyone, I just ran into a small issue and wanted to check if its a big deal. The light in my chicken coop just burned out, and my replacement wont arrive until next week. My birds are used to having some light in the evenings, but now theyll be in total darkness once the sun sets.

Will this ...

Pine shavings are a lifesaver,soft on their feet, control odor well, and stay fairly dry even after rain.

Virkon S works best when left to dry completely. No need to rinse unless animals will have direct contact. For daily use, try an accelerated hydrogen peroxide spray.

You're doing everything right by watching her closely! Some broody hens get distracted by other eggs, so gently moving her back is a good idea. If the wrong nesting box is too appealing, you could remove extra eggs or make that area less inviting. In warm weather, eggs can tolerate short cooling ...

Hi everyone, Im looking for some advice. I was away for 8 hours today and checked the humidity before I left; it was at 63%. I also made sure the water reservoir was full. However, when I came home, I found the humidity had dropped to 47%. There was no pipping yet, but I raised the humidity back ...

Chicks develop at different rates, but I usually introduce sunflower seeds after 7 weeks. The hulls can be tough, so it helps to crush or shell them first. If you want to introduce seeds earlier, you could try sprouting them, which makes them softer and even more nutritious. Just make sure they have ...