There are lots of nest box choices out there to buy, but if you’d rather be creative, here’s some very creative ideas to inspire you!
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Bumblefoot in your Flock
Bumble foot is an infection in a bird’s foot that, if left untreated, can lead to crippledness or death. Bumble foot is usually caused if a bird externally injures their foot (scrape, irritate, minor cut) and then bacteria get in the wound and cause an infection… MORE
Tiny Silkie Chicks, Not so Tiny Anymore
Sure do grow fast don’t they?
One week old Silkies
8 weeks old
Chickens and Predators, the Battleground
We all know about the danger of predators and keeping chickens. But sometimes our busy lives get in the way, and we tend to put off mending that fence or coop door latch until tomorrow. After all, none of us think we’ll ever tell the story of our own chicken yard slaughter.
The ugly horror of a vicious attack by a predator is an unpleasant thought indeed, but a necessary one. We learn to be better chicken keepers through mistakes. Experience is acquired through trial and error, but don’t underestimate the importance of awareness.
