Benefits of Herbs for Chicken Health The trends of taste among people have been changing quite drastically. In older days, people use to give priority to vegetables more as compared to meat food. But now it’s the opposite. And in this, the usage of chicken has been in the top of the list. The increase in the consumption of chicken by people belonging to different countries has led to the proper farming of chicken in order to fulfill the daily needs. But this farming has also raised some medical issues in respect of chicken health due to not handling them properly. Herbs for chicken As we all are well aware that chickens eat green plants for their survival. Some Herbs and their benefits The herbs that are mentioned above have separate benefits for chicken. Comfrey: this herb is filled with tonic food and protein and has a high level of calcium and potassium in it. Chickweed: This herb is very common and it grows in the cooler months. Feverfew: Gotu Kola: This herb grows in areas that are partially shaded. Nasturtium: Nettle:
12 ways to preserve chicken eggs to keep its freshness I get really amazed when I see fatty chickens running through the driveway. My friends and family members keep on arguing that why I am spending much time in this hobby? True that it consumes a lot of time and taking care of these cute little fellows is troublesome to some extent. Also, the father told me that I can introduce newer chickens to the family so in a way I won’t lose my fellows; I liked the idea, and I must confess one thing over here – since my father told me to use the fresh egg for my breakfast, from the backyard chickens coop, I fell in love with the taste of the egg. I have noticed some behaviors in these little fellows; hens keep on laying eggs even if there is no rooster available for the fertilization. 1: For long term storage, the mixture of sodium silicate is quite popular. 3: Never change the temperature of the hen eggs. 4: Backyard chicken eggs can be kept fresh for a year if you opt the freezing technique.
Poultry feathers-how many ways they can be used for? When we hear the word poultry, the very first thing which flashes in front of our eyes is the chicken. And the next thing we understand we hear the word poultry is the farming of eggs and chickens on large scale. People are engaged in the poultry business for the purpose of producing eggs and chicken on mass level but there are few people who are engaged in this business for the poultry by products only. You would be amazed to hear this but this is true. Making planting pots from feathers Researchers who have been performing their duties in USDA/ARS research project have used the chicken feathers in a unique way. Recycling the feather As mentioned earlier, feathers are made by an element known as keratin that is a protein from which fingernails, wool, hair and hooves are made. For used in Diapers Around more than 16 billion diapers are made, from the pulp of wood, that are discarded every year. Animal feed and Fertilization Bio-diesel from feathers There are other uses also such as
15 tips for collecting and cleaning fresh eggs Keeping chickens in the backyard is amongst the most beneficial hobbies; I have adopted this habit of raising chicks and chickens from my forefathers. It is indeed very exciting and rewarding, as the cute little fellows run here and there through the driveway. Sooner, the day would come when your little fellows would transform into big beautiful hens and you would be able to grab a few eggs from their nest for breakfast. Indeed, you will actually feel the difference in taste and look of the fresh farm egg that you obtain from the backyard chicken and the one you used to bring from the grocery store. I have variety of chicken breeds in my farm so I get the chance to enjoy both white and brown eggs; there is particularly no difference between the tastes of the two, but I enjoy white egg more. It’s my personal experience, the weather is warm usually the summer and spring seasons, the hens lay more eggs. 1: The nest must be maintained: 2: Collect the eggs as soon as laid: 7: Egg cleaning:
Raising Quails in the urban environment- an alternative to backyard chickens Raising chickens in the backyard of your home has always attracted many people. People who get retired or are very much in backyard chicken farming and adopt this as a hobby. Some even do this for getting fresh eggs for their breakfast. Why quails Besides being a silent creature, what else benefit quails can give that may encourage a chicken lover to plan to raise backyard quail instead of chickens. Coop or pen for your quail Now after finally deciding the city farming of quail, it’s time to plan your quail coop. making coop or quail pen is not that hard. For more information on quail housing you can download the following Quail Housing.doc Breeds of quail Having quail in your backyard is sometimes just not enough. Now these breeds that are mentioned above are the perfect replacement for keeping chickens in your backyard if you are hampered by city chickens ordinance.
Raising Chicken And Duck Together Ducks vs chicken and chicken vs ducks. Even though ducks and chickens are a lot a like in some ways, they are also very different in others, and it is this difference that does prompt the question of is it wise to be keeping ducks with chicken? Well, the answer to this question does vary in response, and it also tends to be a unique experience in raising for the backyard chicken and duck raiser who does their very best to raise both of these fine creatures side by side. Can a duck live with chicken? Both chickens and ducks do indeed have their very own special needs, and this means that each animal will be demanding in its own way, especially if these creatures are very young and require constant care. What are the differences that do make chicks and ducks different? Sometimes, by knowing the differences that do make each of these two animals unique in their own ways, it is easier to understand them both and what makes them tick as individual species unto themselves in the bird world.
Whether to remove the chicken skin before cooking or not, the two myths - revealed Have you heard your mom asking your dad, honey get the chicken with skin. Or, many times mom’s say that I want chicken without the skin. Does that make sense to you? Many times I got puzzled by this mystery of removing and not removing the chicken’s skin. Basically, nutritional facts restrict us from consuming chicken with skin because it’s fattening. The birds’ skin: There is nothing wrong with the skin of the chicken naturally; however, when chicken is being cooked, the skin absorbs all the essentials, juice and fat. Are you on the weight loss expedition? If by any chance you are on the weight loss journey, you should strictly refrain from having chicken with skin. Interested in gaining some pounds? You may want to add some pounds because you are too skinny – boys these days die for girls with curves, isn’t it? The myth revealed: What should you do? Many times you must have heard chefs using chicken breast with its skin for fried chicken and even burgers. The decree:
Guide For Introducing New Chicks With Older Flock Since ages people have been raising various kinds of poultry birds in their backyards. True that, those are attached to this kind of work aim to expand their collections for fun; it’s indeed enslaving hobby. I have seen a live example in my family; my father is fond of keeping backyard birds. We have turkey, guinea fowl and lots of chickens there, but my father has special love and attention towards the chickens. If you continue to go through the excerpt, you would have a better idea how to deal with the issues and the harsh behavior of the older flock,there is some concepts which need to be understand Pecking order in the chicken - something you must know: Poultry birds have some sort of their own developed psychic; if you talk about chicken only, they behave at their best when in smaller groups; in other words, they seem comfortable with a few friends and prefer squeezed social circle. Territory: Bulling: How can you keep a small dog with a ferocious big one? 1- Introduce pairs:
Helping out egg bound hen- by identifying causes, symptoms and treatment(some graphic) If readers are not familiar with this word, egg bound hen is a situation when hens can’t pass egg that may be stuck close to cloacae or deep inside the reproductive tract. This problem is mostly common in small birds for example lovebirds, cockatiels, budgies and finches. Egg binding in chickens is an attention gaining problem for all those you either has these birds or for those who are involved in birds in any other way like for poultry farming purposes, trading purposes, personal pets etc. Some of the main causes for this problem are mentioned as follow: Causes: The egg stuck in chickens near cloacae can cause some serious damage to the health of the chicken. Symptoms: Symptoms of egg bound chicken could be many. Treatments: In case you have checked for the symptoms and you find out that your hen is egg bound then you must consider these egg bound chicken’s treatments. This all seems to be like a common problem that can be easily handled.
Chicken Egg Candling Guide Candling chicken eggs is an important part of poultry production, especially when it comes to carrying out observations about the growth of egg overtime. There are a number of phases through which passes through before getting into a complete shape. The procedure used to observe the development of the embryo that lies inside the egg, is mainly done through the use of a bright source of light. It is this light which helps in getting an idea about how much the being has developed inside. Why is candling so important In addition to pointing out the growth of an egg, candling also helps in gaining about the fertility of the egg and the levels of weight loss that might occur from time to time. Knowing the Viability of an Embryo In the presence of a candling lamp, the embryo comes to look like a very dark shadow. The Procedure It is best if you candle the eggs in the evening time. PencilAn egg candling device or torchCartons of eggs Procedure Timeline for Candling
4. Poo - The Chicken Keeper's Guide - The Poultry Pages - Allotment and Vegetable Gardening Below are pictures of Chicken Droppings kindly donated by our members (the pictures not the poo). Normal Picture taken by Catsmuvva These last three pictures have shed intestinal lining in them - quite normal, not a cause for concern. Coral coloured Urates These are frequently deposited overnight and are quite normal Oily and Foamy The range of "Normal" is huge :shock: Ceacal These are produced from the caecum of the chicken and are mustard to dark brown froth. Fly Maggots (picture curtesy of Vember) Flies will lay their eggs on moist chicken poo and in warm weather they will very quickly hatch into small maggots. Watery Watery droppings can be produced by hens which are too hot. Abnormal poos Coccidiosis produces blood in faeces. Above is from a chicken suffering with Clostridium perfringens.see: The hen who produced this specimen was about 25 weeks old. Worms picture taken by smiler43 picture taken by Lindeggs Broody Poo Thanks to ANHBUC for this picture
Over Viewing Different Stages of Egg Development Keeping chicken in your backyard is an exciting experience. Some of you however, might be thinking of hatching, raising and incubating chicken eggs. This is quite a difficult task as there is a proper timing for everything; for the incubating, for the hatching and for the raising of the hatched eggs. So let us focus on the major stages of a chicken egg right from the gestation till the hatching of the egg. The first thing you need to know is that the hens are in a healthy and a breeding condition. Another important thing in chicken egg development is that the eggs need to be turned twice every day in order to ensure proper development of chicken egg. If we talk about the chick development in biological terms, then the major stages are worth noticing. When the egg is laid, the egg has an egg yolk, an egg white, an air sac, a yolk balancer, membranes for protection and blastoderm (which is basically the embryo).
Tips for keeping coyote away from your chicken or livestock Coyotes belong to a class of animals which are considered to be very smart, innovative and opportunistic. Their smartness can be analyzed from the fact that they can drop the lunch boxes to the school children by chasing them. Number of coyotes are increasing day by day that is why they are becoming brave and courageous. They are also getting used to the human environment now. So in order to save the humans and coyotes from any mishaps, we have to stop them from going to the places where human activities are taking place or retraining them far in the forest. The following article will explain some steps of how to protect chicken from predators like coyotes or keep coyotes away from your other livestock. The steps are: 1) Fences: Usage of fences can really reduce the risk of getting any harm from coyotes. 2) Noise: Noisy sound can affect the harmful activities of stray coyotes. 3) If you come across a coyote, be surprised: Make yourself terrifying through your body movements. 5) No pets:
A Guide to Select a Right Breed for Your Backyard Chickens At the time of launching a poultry farm you do have a wide array of choices to choose from. Chickens have been kept by humans for thousands of years now for a number of different purposes. Due to this domestication, a number of breeds of chicken have been resulted. It is all by doing some research that you would be able to have an idea about the best chicken breeds for eggs and meat. Plymouth Rock In terms of the top ten chicken breeds, the first in line is the Plymouth Rock. Rhode Island Breed Next in line we have the Rhode Island Breed which is also very common and preferred among the backyard chicken farmers. Light Sussex Another top chicken breed is the one known as The Sussex Breed. Ameraucana Breed Now moving on, we have another popular breed which you should also consider at the time of selecting the right chicken breed for your farm house or any other setting. Ancient Breeds