Pros and Cons of Keeping a Rooster

Keeping a rooster or not? When it comes to resident roosters, there are pros and cons consider when keeping a rooster. Here are some things to think about. Keeping a rooster has several positive roles in a flock of chickens.
A rooster provides fertilization services to the hens in the flock.
He’ll serve as a guard and defender against perceived and actual danger. Continue Reading Article

by: Rural Living Today
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Chicken Diseases: 5 Common Flock Problems and How To Treat Them

by The Happy Chicken Coop

Some of the diseases and problems that can plague chickens are easily dealt with at home using common remedies that you likely have in your medicine chest.
As we all know, running off to the veterinary every time something occurs is expensive and often happens on ‘off’ hours or weekends.
So in this article we discuss the 5 most common chicken diseases/problems and how to deal with them… Continue Reading

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Salmon Faverolle All You Need To Know

by The Happy Chicken Coop

Salmon Faverolles originated in a small village in France called Faverolles. Their genetic composition is believed to be a mix of Houdan, Brahma, French Rennes, Flemish cuckoo, Malines, and Dorking.
It is entirely possible that other breeds were used too, we will never know for sure since no records exist of the creation of this breed. Read Article

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