Bird Flu: What You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens
WEBApr 17, 2022 · This prevents the disease from spreading to more flocks. Nearly 50 million chickens and turkeys were euthanized during the 2014-15 bird flu outbreak. This is a map of current H5N1 Bird Flu Detections (as of 4/27/2022) in the United States (Backyard Flocks) - be sure to check the USDA site for regular updates.
Why Keep House Chickens? Three Misconceptions About
WEBJun 3, 2014 · I would not recommend keeping a full-size bird in the house at all. Bantams are the right size for house living; full-size birds need several square feet of space, which is more than a house chicken’s life can provide. Some bantam breeds do need the space, as well. Some bantams, like bantam leghorns, can be very high-energy and active.
All About Duck Diapers - BackYard Chickens
WEBOct 10, 2017 · Injured or sick bird - Keeping an injured bird in the house can help them recover away from extreme temperatures and nosy flockmates who might injure the bird further. It can make monitoring healing easier, and using a diaper can allow a bird to stretch their legs and get much needed exercise in a protected indoor space without sacrificing …
Caring for Pigeons in an Aviary or Indoors - BackYard Chickens
WEBJan 26, 2023 · Are pigeons good house pets? Pigeons aren’t destructive, and the loudest noises they make are the flapping of their wings and their quiet coos. They spend a lot of time walking along the ground or relaxing on a favorite perch. Tame pigeons can be very feisty and like to “play fight” with their owners, which consists of pecking and wing-slaps.
Egg Binding: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
WEBJul 31, 2014 · Egg Binding refers to a very serious condition in any female bird that has an egg stuck in the oviduct that she is unable to pass. This can be a life-threatening issue and can cause serious damage to internal tissue, infection, bleeding, and can lead to prolapse and even death. Quick action needs to be taken when you find an egg-bound hen.
The Ultimate Chicken Care Guide: Caring for Them, Disabled …
WEBSep 1, 2023 · The chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is the most widespread farmyard bird, numbering in the billions. There are more than 1600 chicken breeds worldwide. Intelligent and sentient, the chicken is primarily kept for its meat and eggs. The total population of chickens are 34.4 billion compared to humans' 8 billion.
How to keep chickens away from house and bird feeder?
WEBJul 24, 2010 · The bird feeder hangs from a post so the chickens can't get to it directly, but they will hang around until the birds fling out enough bird seed onto the ground for them to eat. The bird feeder is emptying out much faster than usual as a result. (Lots of birds frequent the feeder but the chickens are eating most of it.)
A Simple and Effective Coop Plan for 50 standard-sized chickens
WEBDec 31, 2008 · 2 sq ft per bird is enough. more sq ft per bird is a bonus. He did say theyd only be in the coop at night. yeah, if they are only in at night, you can get by with less square foot per bird. You also, however, have to take into account if it is really bad weather out, and they are stuck in - but even then, it would probably only be for a day or two.
A chicken-coop & rabbit-hutch: "The Bird & Bunny" - BackYard …
WEBMay 17, 2021 · Since many people have pointed-out a size 'problem' with this coop, it is worth strongly emphasizing that this coop is designed to be placed within a giant, 9x9m (~30x30ft), 81m² (~900ft²)(!), predator-proof pen,-far more 'round-the-clock space per bird/rabbit than countless setups I've seen.
can your house bobwhite and coturnix quail together?
WEBDec 30, 2014 · Can you house Bobwhite and coturnix quail together? I have two Georgia Giant Bobwhites and one Texas A&M in the same brooding cage they get upset when separated and where hatched at about the same time. Its been almost 5 weeks since they were hatched and not sure how I should proceed in the next several weeks.