Aurora: Broody Hen Of The Year Award
As if there weren’t enough pathogens, predators, injuries and illnesses to wreak havoc on your birds I find that sometimesContinue Reading
Everything You Need To Know About Small Flock Chickens & More
As if there weren’t enough pathogens, predators, injuries and illnesses to wreak havoc on your birds I find that sometimesContinue Reading
If you’ve been a Bitchin’ Chickens follower for awhile you’re well aware of my adventures with broody hens. If youContinue Reading
I had my first flock – free-ranging Dorkings, Welsummers and Easter Egger hens -for a couple of years. Only oneContinue Reading
One of the highlights of having chickens is their eggs: the novelty of different colours and the satisfaction of growingContinue Reading
Regardless of whether we keep chickens to make a bit of extra money or primarily as pets, most of usContinue Reading
I had my first broody hen in 2012. I tried to break her; I didn’t have a rooster and hadn’tContinue Reading
I’ve had 66 hatches with broody hens over the last decade. Most have gone according to plan, some with sadContinue Reading
Over the last decade I’ve had many hens go broody and usually let them have at least one kick atContinue Reading
Egg binding occurs when an egg gets stuck in the reproductive tract causing the hen difficulty in laying it. TheContinue Reading
Saving For A Rainy Day
Everything You Need To Know About Small Flock Chickens & More