Camelina Oil for Chickens: What Are the Health Benefits & Risks?
After three years of being dog-less, my partner and I recently adopted a six-year-old Standard Poodle. Knowing almost nothing aboutContinue Reading
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Bitchin’ Chickens Broody Hens 2026
Six years ago I posted an article entitled ‘Do As I Say, Not As I Do’, the story of oneContinue Reading
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Failure to Thrive Chicks: Understanding Runting and Stunting
Whether you hatch or buy chicks, sometimes there’s one who just doesn’t keep up – smaller, quieter, maybe not eatingContinue Reading
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The Role of Carotene in the Physiology of Chickens
Carotene, the golden-orange pigment that gives carrots and marigolds their sunny glow, plays a surprisingly important role in chicken physiology.Continue Reading
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Bitchin’ Chickens Memes: 69
I took French class for a few years through junior high which meant that I understood a bit of vocabulary,Continue Reading
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Beware: Hazards That Await Your Chickens 4
I imagine that many of you are familiar with “What To Expect When You’re Expecting“, a book recommended to pregnantContinue Reading
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The Deep Litter Method: Nature’s Compost System for the Coop
When it comes to chicken coop management, the deep litter method is one of the topics that generate debate. AdvocatesContinue Reading
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The Funny Farm: Stories Of Hens & Chicks
Who doesn’t love stories about babies, especially those that involve overcoming some kind of challenge? I’m a sucker for givingContinue Reading
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Do Chickens Have A Sense Of Taste? A Science-Based Look at How Chickens Experience Food
I’m always curious about what my chickens like to eat or not – and why. Somehow they know before evenContinue Reading
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Natural Remedy For Chickens: Chamomile
Full disclosure: I hate the smell of chamomile. To me, it smells like cat urine, but I’ve put aside myContinue Reading
