A drop in egg production can be one of the first signs of a problem and just as we pay attention to our hens’ droppings to monitor their health, so too should we pay attention to the daily egg count.

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How a Hen Makes an Egg & Egg Oddities

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The thought of surviving winter with chickens doesn't have to be intimidating. There are really only two things that are critical to a backyard flock in cold temperatures: access to water and a dry coop. Actively planning to ensure both is the key to cold weather survival with chickens. When best coop management practices for good ventilation and waste handling are already in effect, bracing for winter's bite shouldn't require much effort.

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Probiotics are live, nonpathogenic bacteria that contribute to the health and balance of the intestinal tract. These good bacteria can strengthen the immune system and help chickens digest food more efficiently, helping them stay healthy and grow better.

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Occupied Japan Rooster Napkin Holder Farmhouse by cozycottagechic, $14.00

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Chickens are very easily stressed and moving to a new home is one of the most stressful events a chicken can experience. Stress can have negative behavioral and physical manifestations in chickens, pecking being one of them. When chickens of any age bully other chickens, the behavior must be interrupted and the bully, reformed. This is how I reformed a brooder bully.

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In general, a broody hen prefers a dark, private, comfortable location in which to set. Her chosen spot can range from a nest box inside the coop to a hidden location away from the coop. She plucks her own breast feathers to expose the warmth and moisture of her skin directly to the eggs (hence the expression "to feather one's nest").

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Droppings Boards, because Poop Happens

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Stella was put to sleep due to severe egg-binding. She did not exhibit the typical symptoms outlined above, the only clues that she had a problem at all were a change in droppings, activity level and a hard abdomen.

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How and When to Give a Chicken a Bath

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During a molt, chickens lose their feathers and grow new ones, which places great demands on their energy and nutrient stores. Since feathers consist of 85% protein, supplementing chickens’ diet with additional protein can help them get through the process. This protein-packed alfalfa cake recipe is a fantastic way to provide molting chickens with a variety of protein sources in one treat while keeping them entertained and active.

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All backyard chicken-keepers have an interest in keeping their pet chickens healthy and happy and making minor adjustments to various aspects of their care can have a significant impact on their health and longevity. There are a number of small steps that can be taken to promote the health of backyard chickens.

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Things I Wish I Had Known Before Getting Chickens

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Herbal Pest Control: Spruce the Coop Herbal Fusion for Chicken Coop Nest Boxes

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What to do when a chicken is sick or dies.

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Chickens' Soup: My chickens free-range exclusively, so when bad weather keeps them confined to the coop and run, my Italian maternal instincts kick in and I go into care-for-them-with food mode. Knowing that my flock's health and egg production rely on eating a balance, nutritious diet, I limit treats and ensure that the ones they receive are power-packed with healthy ingredients. Healthy chickens=healthy eggs.

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Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta | 25 LIP SMACKIN' SUPER EASY SIDES

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During a molt, chickens lose their feathers and grow new ones, which places great demands on their energy and nutrient stores. Since feathers consist of 85% protein, supplementing chickens’ diet with additional protein can help them get through the process. This protein-packed alfalfa cake recipe is a fantastic way to provide molting chickens with a variety of protein sources in one treat while keeping them entertained and active.

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Today I am sharing my DIY repurposed feed bag chicken Christmas stocking tutorial so you can make them yourself and I can stop selling them in my online store and focus more on cookie baking next year!

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"Water is often taken for granted, and yet it is probably the most essential nutrient. Water is by far the single greatest constituent of the body, and, in general, represents about 70% of total body weight. Access to water is very important, and a lack of water for several hours will probably cause a decline in egg production. Hens are more sensitive to a lack of water than a lack of feed.”

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"Water is often taken for granted, and yet it is probably the most essential nutrient. Water is by far the single greatest constituent of the body, and, in general, represents about 70% of total body weight. Access to water is very important, and a lack of water for several hours will probably cause a decline in egg production. Hens are more sensitive to a lack of water than a lack of feed.”

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Chickens have a language all their own and while we may not understand it at first, by paying attention and tuning into our chickens we can understand a good deal of what they are trying to communicate.

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When assembling a new flock of chickens, the enormous array of breeds available to choose from can be intimidating, but it's important to make an informed decision about breeds in order to avoid disappointment for the chicken keeper as well as unnecessary challenges for the chickens.

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not all eggshells are of the same structural quality; many factors contribute to shell quality from ambient temperature to stress and diet and I wondered whether the source of calcium in a hen’s diet, eggshells or oyster shell, mattered at all and learned that in fact, it does.

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