Raising Chickens 101 - Chicks, Breeds, Coops, Tips | BackYard …
Jan 5, 2019 · Welcome To BYC. BackyardChickens (BYC) has become the #1 resource for those wanting to own chickens: the egg-laying pet that makes you breakfast! If you're new, start with our most important resources using the links below. After you've explored these sections, you can ask questions in our vibrant and active community discussion forum.
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Learn How to Raise Chickens - BackYard Chickens
Aug 24, 2020 · Flooring—pine shavings & corn cob bedding are best for brooders. (Stay clear of newspaper since it doesn't absorb well and can be slippery underfoot for the little ones.) Temperature—90*F+ (in the warmest part of the brooder) for the first week, and then decrease it roughly 5*F per week.
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ - BackYard Chickens
Oct 26, 2013 · Treatment includes careful and gentle cleansing of the ear/removal of physical blockages, and a round (minimum 7-10 days) of appropriate antibiotics. It is best to consult with a veterinarian if possible regarding dosage and proper antibiotics. Avian Encephalomyelitis is a disease that can cause paralysis in chickens.
Bird Flu: What You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens
Apr 17, 2022 · Your backyard chickens aren't like the big commercial farms that got wiped out by bird flu. Since December, more than 160 cases of avian flu have been confirmed in 15 states. Around 16 of the 160 cases involved backyard chickens. Ten percent of infected chickens are from backyard flocks, and ninety percent are from commercial farms.
From coop to kitchen: Pets versus livestock and ... - BackYard …
Aug 28, 2017 · 2. For us, with chickens there is a continuum from livestock to pets; our individual chickens may be to some extent both at once, and this may shift over time. Birdy-Bird-Bird was a bit of a pet, but we always knew he might have to go, and his bullying behavior resulted in his becoming "livestock" for sure. 3.
Chicken Coops | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
26 min read. Views: 74K. Reaction score: 46. Comments: 24. Reviews: 38. The overall size is 3’ wide by 18’ long by 6’ tall. The coop itself is 3’x 6’x 4’ and raised 19” off the ground. Made to house 3-6 chickens... Small Coops.
Vent Gleet aka Nasty Chicken Butt - BackYard Chickens
Dec 27, 2012 · Open the capsule and pour the powder onto the feed once a day. I get mine at CVS for $5. I mix the yogurt, 1/4 C. store bought Wheat Germ and 1/4 C. simple layer mash and repeated these feedings 3x a day until improved! Approx. 5-7 days.
The Beginner's Guide to Incubation - BackYard Chickens
Dec 2, 2017 · The answer is simple: adjust the surface area of the water. Humidity is determined by how much surface area of water there is in an incubator, not the amount of water. For example, one incubator has a big jug of water in it that holds a quart of water. The opening of the jug is 3 …
How To Protect Your Chickens From Skunks - BackYard Chickens
Sep 17, 2021 · At sunrise, it will retire to its den, which may be a ground burrow, beneath a building, or a rock pile. If skunks gain access to your chicken coop, they will normally feed on the eggs and may hurt or kill your chickens. It is common for skunks to kill and eat young chickens with their eggs, but they rarely hurt or eat adults.