A roosting bar is a horizontal pole where chickens perch at night while in a chicken coop. As soon as it gets dark, they get into the coop and find themselves a comfortable place on the roosting bar to settle down and sleep for the night.
Discover 10 common reasons why your backyard chickens may stop laying eggs, from seasonal changes to stress, and learn tips to keep your flock healthy and productive.
Just like humans, chickens enjoy eating and are prone to overindulging. As a backyard chicken keeper, it can be tempting to spoil your pets with lots of treats that make them happy. But excess calories can lead to obesity and related health issues. It is your responsibility to provide them with an appropriate amount of food – not too much and not too little.
Hens begin laying eggs when they are around 4-6 months old. Depending on their breed, they can lay as many as 300 eggs in one year! Hopefully, your hen will lay all her eggs inside your provided nesting boxes. But what if she doesn’t?
A lot of customers first starting out with chickens ask us – How do I make sure my backyard chickens stay healthy and happy? Thankfully, my many years of owning pet chickens has provided me with the right knowledge to help our customers. I know that the best way to keep your girls healthy is through their diet.
With the rising popularity of backyard chickens, it’s no surprise that more individuals and families are taking up this fun and rewarding hobby.
Whether you decide to get day-old chicks from the store or hatch your own in the yard, it is important that you know how to grow them into mature and healthy chickens. After all, it’ll be you who will first hand reap the perks. When starting, you can’t just go and buy a chicken coop […]
