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It is generally good practice to spend time with your flock on a regular basis (as if you don’t already!), apart from the regular feeding and cleaning, but really observing them, so that you know what is ‘normal’ and immediately notice any changes in appearance or behavior. The faster you can identify a health issue …

Having social chickens can be a pleasure on a homestead, and it is easy once you know how to go about taming chicks received from the hatchery.

Lice in chickens can be such a pain for them, but there ARE ways to treat it naturally! Here are some of the ways we do it. The Homesteading Hippy

Learning to care for chickens can be difficult and we often make mistakes. Unfortunately some of those mistakes can be deadly. Here are the 9 worst mistakes a chicken keeper can make.

Keep a healthy flock by learning how to beat coccidiosis. Coccidiosis in chicken is deadly, though a preventative plan and a treatment will save your birds.

If you're looking for a cute and cuddly chicken breed that lays lots of eggs this article will give you the low down on the top 5 laying bantam chickens.

Are you considering raising your own chickens, but don't know which breed to pick? Here are the 10 best chicken breeds for laying the most eggs.

Trying to decide whether your poultry is male or female is a source of great discussion and debate here on BYC so I have compiled the best ways to determine your chicken's sex from the day the hatch to the day they begin laying or crowing (AKA a...

What are the best egg laying chickens? Many know about the wonderful benefits associated with raising chickens, but with more than one hundred breeds out there, making the right chicken-choice may seem somewhat intimidating. From the puffy Muppet-looking Silkie to the more traditional Marsh Daisy and from the cute Wyandotte to the elegant Brakel, chickens simply

Discover why and when chickens need help with extra protein - and create a natural, inexpensive treat to boost their health.

Chickens are pretty resilient and disease resistant, but nothing is perfect. Here are some great ways for treating chicken fleas, lice and mites naturally.

Marans chickens is a stunning breed of chicken that lay even more stunning eggs. These birds lay beautiful chocolate colored eggs that attract many keepers.

What are the best egg laying chickens? Which breeds should you consider when choosing your flock? Learn which chickens are going to lay the most and get your flock started on the right foot!