Category: Chicken Keeping

Winter can be tough on chickens, but with a few simple steps, you can keep your flock safe, warm, and healthy. Here’s how I prepare my coop every year. 1. Inspect and Seal the Coop 2. Insulate the Coop 3. Maintain Proper Ventilation 4. Use the Deep Litter Method 5. Prevent Water Freezing 6. Boost… Continue reading 9 Must-Know Tips to Winterize Your Chicken Coop Today!

In our previous articles, we at the typesofchicken.com team were mostly focused on the usage of chickens as products, which breeds give the best meat, what to feed your chicken to get the best eggs, and more. But from what we`ve learned from some of your e-mails, it seems like some of our regular readers… Continue reading Tips On How To Raise Friendly Chickens! *You will be surprised with Number 2*

Are you looking for a new tattoo idea? Oh wait, you’re looking for a chicken tattoo idea! If you want a custom piece for yourself, we hope that you’ll get inspired by the chicken tattoos that we compiled. Without further ado, we’ll leave you to enjoy and decide is this gonna be your next chicken… Continue reading 16 Creative and Loveable Chicken Tattoo Ideas That You Don’t Wanna Miss

Chickens can be dirty, they require scheduled clean-ups and proper care so that more illnesses can be avoided. Flies can be a constant problem during hot summer days, and there are many things around your coop that attract them. From the bad smell of feces to the moisture that can occur in your coop. Flies… Continue reading How to get rid of flies in a chicken coop

Keeping chicken is a very good thing to do, as a hobby or as a profession, but chickens are in comparison with other more dangerous animals they are small and vulnerable. This makes them a perfect target for certain predators. My bet is because people from every corner of the world are keeping chickens and… Continue reading 8 Most Dangerous Chicken Predators. Be Aware of Number 2!!

Egg-eating is a troubling behavior for poultry keepers, as it reduces the productivity of a flock and can quickly become a persistent issue. Understanding why chickens develop this habit and implementing effective strategies to stop it is crucial for maintaining a healthy, productive coop. This article delves into the reasons behind egg-eating behavior and provides… Continue reading Why Do Chickens Eat Their Own Eggs and How to Stop Them

Keeping your chickens warm during the colder months is important for their health and well-being. If you don’t have access to electricity, there are a few ways you can keep your chickens warm without it. Chickens are able to regulate their body temperature to a certain extent, but they do rely on external sources of… Continue reading How to keep chickens warm without Electricity

This is probably the most frequently asked question in our e-mails. Many of you wonder how is it that a novice backyard chicken keeper can differentiate if his chick is going to become a hen or a rooster. Well, we at the typesofchicken.com team have prepared this article with some of the most accurate ways… Continue reading 5 Tips How to Check Chicken Gender

Breaking the broody spell can be a challenge, but fear not! We’ve got the tips and tricks to help you manage your broody hen and get your coop back to normal. 🌿🏡 🌞 Understanding Broodiness:First things first, let’s understand why hens go broody. Broodiness is a natural instinct for hens to incubate eggs and raise… Continue reading How to break a broody hen?

In the world of homesteading, it is often found that the art of egg storage plays a vital role in preserving freshness and maintaining the quality of homegrown eggs. Knowledge of proper egg storage techniques can make a significant difference in the shelf life and taste of the eggs, ensuring that they remain safe for… Continue reading How to Store Eggs? (lime water preservation method)