Creating A Harmonious Flock
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Learn how to determine if you have a bully chicken and how to reform the bully and restore peace and harmony to the coop.
Are chickens mammals? Explore the biological classification of chickens for a deeper understanding of nature's complexity.
4 absolutely must have chicken coop additions! When building your coop you want to make sure you install everything you need. Don't skip these 4 things that make your life so much easier!
Trying to identify what may have attacked your chickens? Gail Damerow's poultry predator detective manual will help!
What we've learned about chicken behavior in the last 15 years will surprise and delight, and should inform our perceptions and treatment of these animals.
Antibiotics are now ineffective in treating infections. Over 700,000 people are falling into the trap of death due to superbugs/AMR. The strains of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi resistant to antibiotics are called superbugs. The strains of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi resistant to antibiotics are called superbugs. It has been estimated that up to 10 million people will lose their lives each year by 2050 due to superbugs only. Not just this, we will face a huge economic loss of 100 trillion dollars as estimated by The World Bank.
Chicken poop; we don't speak of it at the water cooler at work, but we do here in the chicken world because it can be one of the first signs of disease ...
Trying to identify what may have attacked your chickens? Gail Damerow's poultry predator detective manual will help!
Are your chickens laying their eggs outside their nesting boxes? Here is how you can stop this annoying behavior today!
The term "pecking order" is very accurate. In any flock of mixed sexes, there are actually two pecking orders, the male one and the female one.
Trying to identify what may have attacked your chickens? Gail Damerow's poultry predator detective manual will help!
Raising chickens in the woods is being touted as a way to help improve the food security of First Nation communities by providing an alternative to dwindling supplies of traditional foods such as moose and salmon.
Is your flock locked down because of the weather, or perhaps bird flu regulations? Here's how to stop boredom setting in.
Feeling anxious, stressed and maybe a bit down? The answers are right here - 6 valuable life lessons from your chickens!
The Green Junglefowl origins of the domestic chicken?
Chicken owners have been sharing images online proving that birds can be just as troublesome as any house pet. The owners of these fowl have taken to public humiliation to punish their hens.
Fact: a raccoon can kill an entire flock in minutes. Here are easily actioned tips to help prevent yours become victims.
Ever wanted to know the difference between chickens and hens but been too afraid to ask? Now you don't have to. I explain all about chicken chat..
In 1945 in Fruita, Colorado, a farmer's wife decapitated a chicken. The chicken lived. This is his story.
Backyard Poultry Magazine is dedicated to helping the small-scale poultry enthusiast raise healthy, happy, productive flocks for eggs, meat or fun –- from the countryside to the urban homestead.
Feeling anxious, stressed and maybe a bit down? The answers are right here - 6 valuable life lessons from your chickens!
As winter sets in, it’s essential to ensure your chickens are comfortable and healthy in their coop. One critical aspect of winter care for chickens is choosing the right bedding material. Proper bedding can help keep your flock warm, dry, and healthy during the cold months. At typesofchicken.com, we’ve conducted extensive research and testing to ... Read more
I used to think guinea fowl were just chickens with polka dots, but nothing is further from the truth! Guinea fowl are quite a bit different from chickens in appearance and behaviour. In this article, I will try to outline in what ways guinea...
What do chickens eat in winter? Daylight has an imperative part in your chickens because their body starts to patch up.
Are you having problems with one your hens getting picked on? Is she missing feathers on her back even to the point of being bloody? These could be signs that you have chicken bullies on your hands. Chicken bullying can be a really frustrating problem, but it's one you don't have to live with. We'll
One of the most common posts I see on Facebook chicken groups is about flock conflicts and injuries. It’s critical to understand the dynamics of the pecking order if you want to avoid potential pro…
Some people call chickens 'two legged pigs' and will feed them anything. It is actually the chickens natural behaviour to compete for fresh food and they will
The Buff Brahma chicken, an esteemed meat breed, held significant prominence within the United States during the period spanning from the...
What should coops contain to make a perfect space for healthy chickens? Here are the must-haves for a safe, happy coop.
What we have not done before as the typesofchicken.com team is give an article to our readers on the subject How To Handle An Aggressive Rooster.
Is your flock locked down because of the weather, or perhaps bird flu regulations? Here's how to stop boredom setting in.
The New Hampshire chicken: hardy, adaptable, and prized for its meat and eggs. A favorite among farmers for over a century.
What should we be doing during April to make sure our chickens are kept happy and healthy? Here are 20 must-dos.
