How to protect our hens and henhouse against foxes? Having chickens requires at least some planning against predators and thankfully there are solutions on the market to prevent foxes from penetrating the enclosure and henhouse and helping himself to a meal. Every day there are more and more keepers of these domesticated animals like no … Lire la suite Predators and Prey: the Fox
What is the crop? The crop is a muscular sac located at the base of the hen’s neck, which stores food for the day and can sometimes be impacted or have a bacterial imbalance. Sour crop Caused by moldy food, this phenomenon is noticeable when handling the crop. It’s soft and full of liquid, instead … Lire la suite Problems with the crop
Some of the jargon used in relation to poultry can sound like a foreign language, so here’s a little guide to help you! General terminology Breed related terminology Hybrids often have a handy sex-link gene making it easy to sex day-old chicks by colour. The parents are often opposing colours (white/black) to one another, so … Lire la suite Essential Poultry Terminology: A Beginner’s Guide
The saying “water is life” is very true, especially when it comes to your hens’ health. A simple daily routine can save problems later on. Clean, fresh water is equally important in the winter as it is in the summer. The drinkers (for there should always be at least 2, even for 3 hens, to … Lire la suite Water hygiene
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