Balancing Corporate & Homesteading Lifestyles
Cluck Kent Investigates: The Case of the Invisible Invaders
It was a quiet morning at the coop. The sun was rising, the feeder was full, and the hens were already gossiping over scratch grains. Everything seemed fine… until Cluck Kent noticed something suspicious: a muddy bootprint by the gate. “I knew something was…
The Impact of Learning When a Rooster Is Alone vs. With Other Roosters
How Social Setting Shapes Behavior, Intelligence, and Confidence Roosters, like people, learn not just from experience, but also from their environment — and especially from the company they keep. Whether raised alone or in the presence of other roosters, the way a rooster learns,…
Getting Your Chickens Ready For Spring
Essential seasonal care tips to refresh, reset, and revitalize your flock as the weather warms up Spring is one of the most exciting times on the homestead — and your chickens feel it too! As days get longer and temperatures rise, your flock will…
Keep the Germs Out! Protect Your Flock Like a Pro! 🐓🦸♂️
By Cluck Kent, Flock Safety Reporter Listen up, feathered friends and farmhands! Sickness sneaks into the coop faster than a hungry hen on a spilled feed bucket—and trust me, you don’t want to deal with a flock full of sniffly, sluggish birds. That’s why…
What the Cluck Is Biosecurity
By Cluck Kent, Flock Safety Reporter Listen up, fellow feathered friends and human caretakers! Cluck Kent here, your beaked beacon of truth, and today we’re talking about something that ruffles my feathers more than a surprise rainstorm—biosecurity. Now, before you start flapping in confusion,…
First Aid Kit For Chicks & Chickens
Bringing home baby chicks is exciting! But these tiny, delicate creatures need extra care, especially in their first weeks. Chicks are more vulnerable than adult chickens. Illness, injury, and sudden health issues can happen fast. A first aid kit before they arrive ensures you’re…
Imprinting: How Chicks Recognize Their Mother & Siblings After Hatching
One of the most fascinating behaviors in baby chicks is their ability to imprint shortly after hatching. This instinctive process helps them recognize their mother, siblings, and even their human caretakers in some cases. Imprinting is crucial for survival, ensuring that chicks bond with…
Rainy Days & Chicken Colds: The Muddy Fiasco I Heard About
By: Cluck Kent, Official Flock Safety Reporter Now, before we get into this, let me make one thing clear: this did NOT happen in our coop. Oh no, our run is pristine, our perches are dry, and our humans know better than to let…
How Bird Flu is Spread: Understanding the Risks and the Role of Flyways
Bird flu, or avian influenza (AI), is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds, with occasional spillover into mammals and even humans. The virus spreads through various pathways, making it a persistent threat to poultry farms, backyard flocks, and…
Can Bird Flu Affect Dogs and Other Animals? What Chicken and Pet Owners Need to Know
With the ongoing spread of bird flu, many backyard chicken keepers and pet owners are wondering whether their dogs and other animals are at risk. While bird flu primarily affects birds, certain strains—especially Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 —have been known to infect…
