Spring and summer are prime time for poultry pests like mites, lice, worms, flies, other biting insects. These pests are small but make no mistake- they can create life threatening conditions within your flock. Mites + Lice These small biting insects can leave your flock anemic, weakened, and stressed which can lead to severe illness …
Spring is upon us and with the change in season comes a change in the health needs of your flock. Many birds stop laying over the winter months and start up again in spring, which means backyard chicken keepers need to be on the lookout for common laying issues. Complications you may encounter with laying-age …
Having backyard chickens means you’ll be dealing with pests and threats of all kinds. Mice, rats, opossums, raccoons, and domestic and wild cats present significant risks to your flock that range from severe illness to death. Because we live in a very urban setting and don’t get these animals in large numbers, we prefer to …
Lately I’ve been noticing some signs of yeast overgrowth in my flock. I have three silkies with pendulous crops which makes them prone to this common issue because feed and other material takes longer to pass through their crops. In addition to lack of appetite, isolating, and weight loss, poo that is slightly gray in …
Links to all products we used during our coop and run build: Safety We used black PVC coated hardware cloth throughout our coop and run and as a predator apron to prevent predator losses. The black coating is easier to see through, less visually obstructive, and has a longer life with the PVC coating. We …
The products featured in this video are time-tested to make chicken tending easy and convenient!
Tech makes most things better- and my chicken coop and run are no exception! We’ve run into a lot of crazy situations over the years, and these products have helped make chicken keeping easier, safer, and way less stressful! @flowerpatchfarms ✨ Technology + Chickens ✨ Am I extra? Undoubtedly. But tech makes everything easier! All …
Before we built our second coop + run, we spent weeks planning out every detail. The end result is better than we could have ever imagined! This predator proof, space-saving, easy to clean covered run and coop is the perfect setup for urban chickens! All products shown in video are linked below: @flowerpatchfarms Chickens are …
If you’re heading out of town for a couple or days, if you want to be able to give your girls treats while you’re away, or if you want to keep your flock quieter in the morning, an automated feeder is a great addition to your run. There are two options available depending on your …
While these products aren’t essential, they make chicken keeping more fun! These are also great gift ideas for the crazy chicken lady in your life. This bug light is toxin-free so I don’t have to worry about using it near my girls. I keep it close to my run to reduce biting insects and make …
