Backyard Chickens Archives - The Novice Homestead https://thenovicehomestead.com/category/backyard-chickens/ Self Sufficiency, Gardening, Country Living Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:14:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://thenovicehomestead.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-Site-Icon-TNH-32x32.png Backyard Chickens Archives - The Novice Homestead https://thenovicehomestead.com/category/backyard-chickens/ 32 32 How to Introduce New Chickens To a Flock https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-introduce-new-chickens-to-a-flock/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-introduce-new-chickens-to-a-flock/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:13:01 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=1072 Introducing new chickens to an existing flock can be tricky, but if you follow these simple tips, you can help new chickens integrate into your …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-introduce-new-chickens-to-a-flock/feed/ 0 How to Tell A Rooster From A Hen https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-tell-a-rooster-from-a-hen/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-tell-a-rooster-from-a-hen/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:46:32 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=1046 Learn the ways to tell whether a chicken is a hen or a rooster with this helpful guide. I belong to a lot of online …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-tell-a-rooster-from-a-hen/feed/ 0 How To Keep Flies Out Of A Chicken Coop https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-flies-out-of-a-chicken-coop/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-flies-out-of-a-chicken-coop/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:49:17 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=1034 Flies are not only annoying, but they can also be dangerous to chickens! Learn how to keep flies out of your chicken coop with these …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-flies-out-of-a-chicken-coop/feed/ 0 How To Keep Mites Out Of A Chicken Coop https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-mites-out-of-a-chicken-coop/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-mites-out-of-a-chicken-coop/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:36:55 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=987 Mites are one of the most common pests that affect chickens and can be dangerous if left untreated. Keep reading to learn how to keep …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-mites-out-of-a-chicken-coop/feed/ 0 8 Things People Don’t Tell You About Raising Chickens https://thenovicehomestead.com/myths-about-raising-chickens/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/myths-about-raising-chickens/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 23:34:21 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=972 Thinking about getting chickens? Here’s everything you need to know about raising chickens…that they don’t tell you! 8 Myths About Raising Chickens Over the past …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/myths-about-raising-chickens/feed/ 0 What is Fowl Pox? https://thenovicehomestead.com/what-is-fowl-pox/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/what-is-fowl-pox/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 19:54:04 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=935 Fowl pox is a disease in chickens that is similar to chicken pox in humans. Keep reading to learn more about symptoms of fowl pox …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/what-is-fowl-pox/feed/ 0 How To Stop Chickens From Eating Their Own Eggs https://thenovicehomestead.com/stop-chickens-from-eating-eggs/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/stop-chickens-from-eating-eggs/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:11:58 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=893 Chickens are known for their delicious eggs, but what happens when they start eating their own eggs? Learn the most effective ways to stop egg-eating …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/stop-chickens-from-eating-eggs/feed/ 0 How to Treat Bumblefoot in Chickens https://thenovicehomestead.com/bumblefoot-in-chickens/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/bumblefoot-in-chickens/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:04:57 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=880 Bumblefoot is an infection on the bottom of the feet in chickens. Keep reading for tips to identify and help heal bumblefoot. What is Bumblefoot? …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/bumblefoot-in-chickens/feed/ 0 How To Keep Snakes Out Of Your Chicken Coop https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-snakes-out-of-your-chicken-coop/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-snakes-out-of-your-chicken-coop/#respond Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:32:44 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=857 Snakes will steal eggs and can be dangerous to chickens, especially baby chicks. Learn how to keep snakes out of your chicken coop here. There’s …

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]]> https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-snakes-out-of-your-chicken-coop/feed/ 0 How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Heat https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-chickens-cool/ https://thenovicehomestead.com/how-to-keep-chickens-cool/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:22:41 +0000 https://thenovicehomestead.com/?p=821 Help your chickens beat the heat with these easy steps to keep chickens cool during hot weather.

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