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Vegetable Spotlight: Kale Difficulty to Grow: Easy Varieties: Curly, Lacinato, Red Russian Varietal Differences: Curly has tight ruffles, Lacinato has darker, smoother leaves, and Red Russian has red-tinted leaves. Seed Starting: Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Planting & Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile…
Creating a bond with your rooster requires patience, understanding, and consistency. Here are three tips to enhance your interaction with them: Regular, Gentle Handling: Start handling your rooster from a young age, if possible. Regular, gentle interaction helps build trust. Approach them calmly and…
Roosters play a pivotal role in the social structure of the chicken world. They are not just protectors but also communicators. Here’s what their behavior signifies: Crow Call: Roosters crow to announce their presence, assert their territory, and maintain flock cohesion. It’s their way…
Rosemary is an excellent herb for chickens, offering several benefits: Respiratory Health: Rosemary can help improve respiratory health in chickens. Its strong aroma is known to clear nasal passages and aid in respiratory wellness. Pest Repellent: The strong scent of rosemary is a natural…
Weatherproofing your chicken coop is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures the health and comfort of your chickens. Exposure to extreme temperatures, be it scorching summer heat or freezing winter cold, can lead to stress, reduced egg production, and even health issues like…
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, 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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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…
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,…
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