My Buff Orphington rooster, ‘Rooster Cogburn’ got severe frostbite on his comb this winter. Our temperatures were -17 degrees fahrenheit at night and down in the teens inside the heated and very insulated chicken coop. I really love Buff Orphingtons because of their temperament but in this Alaskan climate, the winters are very harsh. Any…
The Best Calcium Strong Bones and Eggshells
What can you do with those eggshells if there’s another oyster shell shortage or worse? Your Hens need calcium for hard egg shells and strong bodies, so why not feed their eggshells back to them? According to Dr Axe and Healthline, eggshells are very beneficial for people as well as chickens if processed correctly. Plus,…
Now What? My Broody Hen Can’t Stand!
What To Do When Your Hen Can’t Stand. We were devastated when our broody hen hatched eggs but couldn’t stand. If you love your hens like we do, injuries are a big setback, especially if it involves a broody hen. We have just one broody whose 3 years old and she’s very valuable to us.…
Five Best Ways To Ensure A Healthy Broody Hen
Darlenes Story. This experience prompted me to write about the ways to ensure a healthy broody hen. That’s the one thing I never considered. I always thought broody hens knew what to do. Ignorance isn’t bliss on my part though. I had read all about their broody behavior, nesting, breaking broodiness, etc. I kept her…