Japanese Quail Brooder Setup and Care Japanese quails require brooder set up ; heat source, bedding, feed and water upon hatch. Good heat source is …
Water candling method
When to Use Water Candling? Use water candling at the end of the hatch when you have unhatched eggs and are unsure if they are …
Do You Have a Plan for Roosters?
⚠️ Content Warning: This post discusses euthanasia as an option. (no graphic image included) If this is a sensitive topic for you, please feel free …
Rooster training and aggressive rooster
Raising countless chicks every season, we often find that the ones who steal our hearts and catch our attention from a young age often turn …
Chicken nail clipping
Chickens typically naturally grind down their nails by scratching and digging in the ground, so nail clipping is generally unnecessary. However, some chickens, like Silkies, …
Feather Trimming Prior Breeding Season
“Feather trimming” is a standard breeding practice, especially before the breeding season. No harm comes to the chickens. Trimming is typically reserved for breeds with …
Chicken Egg Incubation Candling
Initial Candling : Day 5-7 While it might pose a challenge for beginners, there are distinct indicators to watch for. When candling eggs, ensure you’re …
Wyandotte Sexing Tips
Wyandotte chicks are typically distinguishable by gender around 4-6 weeks of age. While males may exhibit slower development of wing and tail feathers compared to …
Lavender, Porcelain Feather Issues
Tale of a Porcelain Pekin Boy Everything seemed ordinary when this chick hatched. His initial feathers grew in seamlessly, indistinguishable from others, until he reached …
Scaly Leg Mites : Prevention & Treatment
What is scaly leg mite? Scaly leg mites are parasitic insects commonly found in adult backyard chickens, turkeys, and pheasants. Although these mites are too …