Blue's Tips & Tricks to Raising Chicks
Let's start with a disclaimer: I've only been raising chicks for about 13 years and there are about as many ways to do it as there are people doing it. Following is a description of how my DH and I do...
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The Mythics Archives
MAPS: (Country unnamed) - year 1704 Map art credit: @Blue Raptor Landmarks include: [1st & 2nd Image] Lookout Point, North, Freedman, Indian Territory, Bay Hozho, Newhale, Bayport, Neustadt... The...
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The Dig Box: Customizable Fun for Any Chicken Run
What is a dig box? A dig box is a form of "hentertainment", providing a place to dust bathe, forage, roost, warm your feet, and hang with friends. It also serves as a piece of poultry furniture. It's...
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Jingle Clucks: Making Christmas Merry for Your Chickens
Christmas is rolling in, and it's time to make sure our feathered buddies are part of the holiday fun. Forget the formalities – let's dive into some laid-back ideas on how to celebrate Christmas with...
View ArticleHumane Quail Care
Coturnix quail, also known as Japanese quail, are a domesticated species of small game bird. They are primarily kept for meat and eggs, as they are prolific layers, fast to mature, and yield a...
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Pop bottle waterer turned into a feeder.
This waterer you can get from strombergs or other places. It stinks as a waterer but works great as a crumble feeder with some modification. Used a dremel to enlarge the opening: Attached to wire crate...
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Chicken Breed: The Hyline Brown (and a chicken story)
Hi all! I have noticed there is not very much info out there about the Hyline brown, so I thought I might write about my experience with them. Before I start: I want to clarify one thing. The Hyline...
View ArticleChicken Math Quiz
When chicken math doesn’t add up Quiz Please solve the following word problem: Suzie buys four chickens. Three months later she buys three more. She loses one, is devastated but adds 6 more to help...
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Stop Chicken Chasing Dogs While Using an Electric Collar in a Fair Way
Stop Chicken Chasing Dogs While Using an Electric Collar in a Fair Way The positive effect of proper e-collar training a high prey drive dog. Chickens? What chickens? Domestic animals can be a major...
View ArticleCommon - Not Egg Issues
We sure have read about egg issues that sometimes happen when our hen lays an egg. Sometimes though we sound a false alarm. Here's some examples of when chicken moms ( and dads ) get a little too...
View ArticleHow To Make Chicken Kill Cones
SUMMARY This document details how to make chicken kill cones used to restrain chickens calmly in place as they are being slaughtered. It makes the slaughter process simple, easy, and efficient...
View ArticleThe Covert
This coop has been a long time in planning. Well, at least it feels like a long time. After using my beautiful small coop (which you can view here) for a couple of years, I broke the news to my husband...
View ArticleShowing Poultry: The weeks leading up to a show
If you clicked on this, then you might be interested in preparing your birds for a show! here are some steps to take to come better prepared to show! A few months before the show: Check out the show...
View ArticleThe Poultry Life, All Editions.
I have put all editions of The Poultry Life here, for easy access. Have fun!
View ArticleWry neck?
This little silkie is about 14 weeks old. I found it shaking it's head down on the ground on Friday. So I moved it back to the brooder. I also put another chick in there with her so she isn't all...
View ArticleThe Covert Coop
This coop has been a long time in planning. Well, at least it feels like a long time. After using my beautiful small coop (which you can view here) for a couple of years, I broke the news to my husband...
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A Viewpoint on Handling Roosters: How to Deal with Aggression
Why Roosters? Where Should I Start? Roosters are a vital part of a well-rounded flock. They provide a watchful eye against predators, genes for the next generation, and keep social stability in a...
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