Chicken Health
Explore articles about common chicken health concerns, prevention, best practices, and FAQ.
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How to Make a Chicken Dust Bath: Easy DIY Ideas
Dust baths are essential to keep chickens clean, happy and healthy. Come learn how to make a simple DIY dust bath, along with tips on the best ingredients to use, location, parasite and rain protection, and more. Your flock will thank…
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Chickens Eating Eggs? 9 Ways to Prevent or Stop It
Once a chicken starts eating eggs, it can be a very bad and difficult habit to break! Egg-eating can happen out of boredom, but could also be a sign of a nutritional deficiency. Come learn 9 ways to prevent or stop…
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How to Ferment Chicken Feed for Better Hen Health & Eggs
Fermenting chicken feed is an easy and inexpensive way to improve the nutritional value of your chickens food, leading to overall better health - and quality of eggs! It takes very little supplies and time to do. Come learn how!
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10 Ways to Keep Chickens Cool During Hot Summer Weather or Heat Waves
Did you know that extreme heat is more life-threatening to chickens than cold conditions? Thankfully, there are many simple ways to keep chickens cool and safe during hot summer weather - including providing shade, water, and the right treats. Read along…
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10 Tips on Caring for Chickens in Cold Winter Weather
Read along to learn the 10 best practices to keep your flock of chickens warm, healthy and happy in cold winter weather. Let's talk about winterizing the chicken coop and run, special food and water requirements, preventing frostbite - and more!
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Chicken Losing Feathers? How to Care for Molting Chickens
Are your chickens losing feathers? Read along to learn about the molting process, including how to best care for your molting chickens during this uncomfortable time. With your help and a little special care, they'll be back to their beautiful, egg-laying…
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Sprouted Seeds: A Healthy Treat for Your Backyard Chickens… or You!
We all know that chickens should only be given "treats" in moderation, but sprouts don't count! Come learn how easy it is to sprout and feed your backyard chickens this very healthy treat, providing them much-needed greens and nutrients.
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How to Feed Chickens Eggshells or Oyster Shells for Essential Calcium & Health
It is essential to provide laying hens with free choice calcium for healthy egg development, and to prevent serious health issues! Come learn how to properly provide eggshells or oyster shells as a calcium source for your flock.