Every year, the hens renew their plumage: it is the moult which will last a few weeks. During this period you will have to pay special attention to your hens. Here is an article that will help you better manage this period that often worries the keepers of laying hens. Moulting is a process … Lire la suite
Discharge:This site and the book Chickens in my yard, contain information and recommendations on how to feed chickens and care for them in case of illness. I am neither an agronomist nor a veterinarian, and I do not claim to be a substitute for these professions or their recommendations. In this sense, all the information … Lire la suite
Crop problems are very common in chickens. So we have to determine one of three things: An engorged crop (hard and swollen, the hen is lethargic and stops eating) ; A yeast-infected crop: The crop will be full and a feeling of accumulated water with a foul and safe smell. Treat with an antifungal agent … Lire la suite
In this article, I will talk about the essential points to consider when observing and examining your chickens. It is very important to know how to observe and examine your chickens and to do it regularly, ideally every week. Apart from general observation during your daily visits to the poultry house you should be able … Lire la suite
The Chicken Spa Feather baths are important for hens. Especially in summer, they clean themselves and get rid of parasites. If they don’t have a trough filled with a mixture of 1/3 sand, 1/3 soil and 1/3 wood ash and a little diatomaceous earth they will find a place to dig a hole in the … Lire la suite
Several abnormal behaviors (pecking, cannibalism, aggressiveness) are often caused by a poor integration of new chickens, or stress caused by a sudden change. Make sure you always do a good antler test and integrate new chickens gradually. Hens carrying diseases such as Marek could decimate your entire flock. Social behaviour of hens Chickens live in … Lire la suite
The Canadian Agri-Food Research Council has put in place a code of practice that promotes acceptable standards for breeders, the industry and anyone, caring and handling animals. The industry has seen a lot of changes in its practices to better look after the interests of animals and their welfare. The Code of Practice attempts to … Lire la suite
When summer rolls around, the oppressive heat can be fatal for your chickens.
When hens and chickens get hot, they start panting and this causes a reaction: excessive panting leads to pH imbalance. This pH imbalance can lead to illness and even death.
Do you know the extraordinary virtues of comfrey for our chickens? In Europe, at the time of the nannies, one called this plant the grass with the gerçures, or with sewing, or with the carpenters, grass of the cardinal, grass with the pigs. This plant not only healed fractures and open wounds, but also … Lire la suite
Feed/ choices/ storage/ quantities Feeding your chickens: Chickens are omnivorous, so they eat a little bit of everything! But beware, you must provide them a well balanced feed. Sweets and table scraps will therefore be in small quantities. Certain foods should be avoided, such as raw eggs and potato peels. Other foods should also be … Lire la suite
Children with chickens In the presence of the chickens in your yard, the children will develop a greater awareness of where the food comes from and discover a world full of interesting learnings. Empowering children to take responsibility for basic care will make them very proud and promote the development of self-esteem. Exposing children to … Lire la suite
1. Buy hens from unknown sources, disease-carrying, unvaccinated, old, or from dishonest people. Have failed to carry out a preventive quarantine or have made a good observation of the plumage and overall health of the hens. Not having chosen the right species resistant to the cold of our climate. Underestimating predators and not having … Lire la suite
Chicken poop = hen manure = compost = black gold = quality fertilizer There are many prejudices about chicken manure because people have unpleasant memories after visiting farms or poorly ventilated places. If you have 3-5 urban chickens with the right products, there should be no strong odours or very little odour. By removing the … Lire la suite
More than 200 species of laying hens In total, in the world, there could be more than 2000 species of hens. Among these, some are bred for meat and others for eggs. It is important to distinguish between the two main families of laying hens. Those that have been crossed for many years of breeding … Lire la suite
Adding pullets (or adult hens) to an existing flock is a very delicate exercise. It must be done with great care and caution. Here biosecurity, isolation and integration will need to be well understood by anyone attempting to integrate chickens. From the outset, all forms of animal cruelty and unnecessary stress should be avoided. The … Lire la suite
Before receiving your chickens, your chicken coop should be ready along with the run. In this regard you will need to determine the space you will allow your hens to forage in. Some enclosures or chicken runs have larger sections with wire fencing. You will arrange your yard to protect your flower beds and garden. … Lire la suite
Quality eggs, They amuse the children, Great pets! Free and happy hens, Eating Local Food autonomy Whether it is to improve your quality of life, have fun, keeping a few hens will provide you the same joy as keeping any pets. You will experience pleasure, give them names, care and observe them with … Lire la suite
Comment acheter des poules pondeuses? IT IS PREFERABLE TO RESERVE YOUR HENS IN febuary BECAUSE THE DEMAND IS VERY HIGH AND THE HATCHERIES NEED TIME TO SERVE ITS DISTRIBUTORS. Farm stores, coops and feed mills are listed in the LOCATE your coops, feed mills and veterinarians nearest you! Poultry Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide for … Lire la suite
