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Baby chicks know exactly what to do after breaking out of their shell. They may seem a little uncoordinated and confused, but these animals usually figure it out soon enough. If your baby chick keeps falling over you may be concerned, if so then this article is for you If your baby chick keeps falling […]
Many animals don’t show signs of distress when they’ve been injured. Showing distress is a sign of weakness and showing signs of weakness can get you killed in the wild. Even the domesticated chicken will avoid showing any sort of weakness. If you notice that your chicken has a swollen leg joint and you need […]
We love our chickens not only because of their amazing personalities and their endless supply of eggs, but because of their beautiful feathers as well. If you’ve noticed that your bird’s feathers have been ripped out, you’d be right to worry. This article explores the reason why this happens and what to do about it […]
Chicken combs are usually bright red, stand straight, and are an indicator of a bird’s health. If your bird’s comb is turning black then you’re right to be worried. This article looks into why your chicken’s comb is turning black in summer. Your chicken’s comb may be turning black during the summer because of dehydration, […]
A healthy chicken is active, lays eggs, has brightly colored feathers, and a bright comb. Chickens have combs that are red, purple, or black depending on what type of chicken you’re raising. If your bird’s comb is pale and drooping, this is cause for concern, this article explores why this happens. The bird’s comb will […]
Incubating your chicken eggs at the right temperature doesn’t always mean that they’re going to hatch and produce chicks. We can hope that they do, but this isn’t always the case. This article explores how to tell if a chick has died in the egg Signs that a chick has died in an egg can […]
Chickens are pretty healthy and resilient birds. These animals can live for many years without getting ill. However, if your birds aren’t living in the healthiest of conditions then they can become sick. If your baby chick has a swollen bottom you’d understandably be worried. So, why does this happen? This article looks into it […]
Chickens are generally very healthy animals. These birds can go months and even years without getting ill. But, just as with any other animal, chickens can get ill as well. If there are red spots on your chicken’s legs you may be concerned and you should be, this article explores why your chicken has red […]
The skin is the largest organ on the human body, this organ is what suffers the most damage from the sun and the elements. Similarly, a chicken’s skin can suffer from the elements as well, it can also become dry and flakey, and be attacked by ticks, mites, and other parasites. If your chickens develop […]
Skin inflammation, and the red color that usually comes along with it, is uncomfortable and doesn’t only affect humans. Other animals, like chickens, can suffer from skin inflammation and red skin as well. If you’re a chicken farmer, and notice red inflamed skin on your chickens, you’re right to be worried, this article explains why […]
