How-To
How to feed chickens cheaply Without Wasting the Flock
Learn how to feed chickens cheaply with a simple grower routine: buy feed in bulk by the ton, then log it in Poultry Log.
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How-To
How to build a chicken tractor Without Wasting the Flock
Learn how to build a chicken tractor with a simple grower routine: frame a light moveable pen, then log it in Poultry Log.
How-To
How to catch a chicken Without Wasting the Flock
Learn how to catch a chicken with a simple grower routine: corner the bird at dusk, then log it in Poultry Log.
Health
Hens stopped laying in chickens: Read the Sign Before You Lose the Flock
hens stopped laying in chickens: spot a quiet nest and a thin bird, fix with add 14 hours of light and protein, and prevent it next time.
Health
Blood in the droppings in chickens: Read the Sign Before You Lose the Flock
blood in the droppings in chickens: spot red streaks in the litter, fix with pull the bird and treat cocci, and prevent it next time.
Health
Sneezing and coughing in chickens: Read the Sign Before You Lose the Flock
sneezing and coughing in chickens: spot wet eyes and a rattle, fix with improve ventilation first, and prevent it next time.
Health
Ducks stopped laying in ducks: Read the Sign Before You Lose the Flock
ducks stopped laying in ducks: spot empty nest and restless birds, fix with add light and layer feed, and prevent it next time.
Health
Feathers falling out in chickens: Read the Sign Before You Lose the Flock
feathers falling out in chickens: spot bare backs and a dusty pen, fix with rule out mites with a dust, and prevent it next time.
Health
A limping bird in chickens: Read the Sign Before You Lose the Flock
a limping bird in chickens: spot one foot up and slow moves, fix with isolate and check the foot, and prevent it next time.
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