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The Protective Instinct Of Roosters
Roosters possess a strong and innate protective instinct, which plays a crucial role in the dynamics of a chicken flock. This instinct is a fascinating aspect of their behavior and has several key elements: Guardian of the Flock: Roosters are naturally inclined to act…
Dominance And Roosters
Dominance, especially in the form of aggressive behavior, is not an effective or recommended approach when dealing with chickens. Unlike some other animals, using dominance as a means of control or training can lead to various issues in a flock. Here’s why dominance doesn’t…
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Taming The Storm 10/13/23
Meet Storm, my young Deathlayer rooster and a little fireball. I hatched him in April and he was a sweetheart … he was a sweetheart up until his girls started laying. One day, I went in his run with my granddaughter and he charged…
Coexisting With A Rooster
Living with a rooster can be difficult, stressful, and wonderful … all at the same time. A rooster’s number one role is to protect “his girls.” When you have a young rooster, he is learning his role and acting on instinct. My rooster Storm,…
Eggs & Incubator Photo Gallery
Eggs & Incubator: The joy of hatching chicks is a magical experience that unfolds like a story of new beginnings. From the anticipation of the first cracks in the eggshell to the moment a tiny, chirping ball of fluff emerges, the journey is nothing…
Cluck-tastic Capers: Ironman
Clucktastic Capers: A short story inspired by my hen Ironman … Once upon a time, on a quaint little farm, there lived a remarkable hen named Ironman. Unlike the other hens, Ironman possessed extraordinary strength and resilience that made her stand out from the…
Eggs: US vs European Standards
Here in the US, we buy our clean refrigerated eggs from the grocery … but Europe is very different. There are no regulations for cleaning and the eggs are stored at room temperature. Both methods are designed to prevent salmonella but the strategies are…
Growing Sprouts: A Flock Favorite
With the winter cold coming and no more grass until spring, I like to provide my flock with sprouts throughout the winter. Wheat berries are one of their favorites! These are one well-balanced and nutritious food to include in a chicken’s daily diet! Here’s…
How NOT To Build A Chicken Coop
Learn from my mistakes … how NOT to build and plan a chicken coop. I’ve been wanting chickens for a few years and it took me about that long to convince my husband that we needed, or in other words, that I wanted them….
