- Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips
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- What Is The Life Expectancy of Chickens?
Chicken life expectancy, health, and other genetic traits received very little attention Chickens were simply chickens In the 19th century, people started gathering chickens and experimenting with their genes to see if they could better meet human needs and expectations
- Choosing the Right Chicken Breed: A Guide for Beginners
Choosing the right chicken breed is a decision that will have a big impact on your flock’s success By considering your primary purpose (eggs, meat, or both), your local climate, the amount of space available, and the chickens' temperament, you can make a well-informed choice that will set you up for a productive and enjoyable chicken-raising
- How To Raise Chickens
When buying or building a coop, make sure it's big enough for them (and any future additions) A good rule of thumb for space requirements is approximately 3–4 square feet per chicken inside the coop and 10 sq ft per chicken for the outside run Check out this great guide on how much room do chickens need? Chicken Coop:
- 24 Cool Chicken Runs – Plans, Pictures, Designs
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- Chicken trivia - 20 things you probably didnt know about chickens
The largest chicken egg is reportedly 9 2cm long and 6 3cm wide and weighs a whopping 201grams making it three times heavier than a standard sized chicken egg The proud owner resides in Heilongjiang Province, China The same hen is reported to once have laid four eggs in a single day The world’s largest chicken weighed in at 23lbs 3oz
- How To Cure Upper Respiratory Issues Infections Naturally
A good ratio would be 1 drop herb oil mixed into 1 cup of water Mix well and let your sick chicken drink from it, make sure its the only water they have access to If the chicken doesn't want to drink try dipping their beak into the water a few times to get them to drink or syringe 1 drop of the oil directly into their mouth once every few hours
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