Our Max’s Boer Goat Terminator is dappled and looking for some girls. He just wants to be friends.

Checking the health of your chickens should be done constantly to ensure that no diseases can infect them and in order to maintain their health. The comb of the chickens should be firm. It will show signs when your chickens are starting to lay eggs, it will turn bright. A healthy chicken should also have bright beady eyes and the scales on its legs should show no signs of being infested with mites.

If you’re thinking about getting a few chickens for your back yard, but you’re worried that the smell of the coop will disturb your neighbors, this article will help. If it’s done right, chicken coops don’t stink, and this technique is far less work for the owners, too.

Chickens need care all year around and if treated properly will lay beautifully for you but there are things you must do, especially in the winter months in order to keep your chickens comfortable and healthy. More bedding is a good idea in the winter months in order to keep your chickens warm in the cold winter months. Some people line their coops with cardboard to add extra insulation but make sure when doing this that you don’t compromise any ventilation in your chicken coops.

Poultry runs are an often overlooked when it comes to building a chicken coop. This article covers the essentials for planning for a new poultry run.

If you are a first time chicken owner then building a coop can be a daunting task. A simple coop might be a wise choice for your first project. This article will walk you through the essential things that you need to think about when planning that first simple coop.