http://www.raising-chickens.org/raising-chickens-blog.html The Raising Chickens Blog keeps you up-to-date with all the additions and changes to the raising-chickens.org web site. Subscribe here. en-us raising chickens Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:44:03 -0400 Mon, 1 Oct 2012 13:44:03 -0400 raising-chickens.org http://www.raising-chickens.org/baby-chicks-on-starter.html38bac2866f1b24698fbed3981141a739Question How long should i feed chick starter? Answer Answer: How long you feed chick start depends on the feed and the breed. Some are specifically Wed, 30 May 2012 10:07:44 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Cream-Legbar.html8ac977d3e1cf82884aa3ea5a87d92435BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Cream Legbar is an unusual crested chicken breed developed in England almost 100 years ago and brought to the US in 2011 to help maintain and share this valuable breed. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:29:52 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/water-and-sugar-for-chickens.html395a97c21ae46fd3979ca2d6f38fac50Question: We have heard from other growers and farmers that if we put sugar in the water it gives the chickens energy is this true? Doing this, can Tue, 22 May 2012 15:22:24 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/rooster-and-hen-health-.htmlb8884880c6a693a4037b8c8e57acc0f5Question Rooster and hen health: Chicken health: I have twenty roosters and 15 hens. All are healthy until 4 days ago. He is a Bluface Hatch (game Tue, 22 May 2012 15:20:28 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/urgent-can-mother-hen-brood-the-chicks.htmld35f9fa4cc83ba11f97c89fe65e91700Question We are new chicken keepers. We bought two fertilized eggs to put under our broody hen. One of the eggs hatched yesterday. The surrogate mum Tue, 22 May 2012 15:19:21 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/chicken-balanced-health-.html34a0598a63b4c42a33bb3b037e8957fdQuestion Chicken balanced health: Buff Orphington about 2 years old; the last few weeks her ankles and top of the foot and a few toes have become bright Tue, 22 May 2012 15:13:59 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/hen-with-swollen-abdomen-.html7e6e762c778efebbfdfdedd2010b7336Question: Hen with swollen abdomen. I have a Blue Andalusian hen, Blackie, who will be 4 yrs old this March (if she lives that long). I have her and Tue, 22 May 2012 15:13:40 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/what-is-the-best-chicken-feed.htmlfb1c8048ebac0b451db90ef1a848b7ebThe make up of most layer feeds is a combination of crushed and processed seeds with an average of 16% protein, some form of fat, plant fiber and added vitamins and minerals Tue, 22 May 2012 13:20:35 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/chicken-combs-with-frost-bite.html29efa09df00c678c87fdba3a73020f2bA droopy comb can be a result of decreased blood flow. The blood is flowing to other more vital parts of the body. Frost bite can result Mon, 21 May 2012 23:01:51 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/miscellaneous-chicken-egg-questions.html29ea31ab924e009e219d022b97f58a41How does a salmonella infected chicken produce salmonella infected eggs? First off there are many different strands of salmonella Mon, 21 May 2012 22:56:10 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/chicken-eye-problems.htmlb17fd43b5ab462eb37393435fdf3d6caChicken blindness can be caused by vitamin deficiencies, which can lead to infections, diseaseand major physical dysfunctions. Some blindness is hereitary Mon, 21 May 2012 18:55:02 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/chicken-molting1.htmle3e0bdbd199c0430fe274b0de7e22025The hen could be starting to molt. They can look pretty mangy when they molt. Feeding some extra protein will make the process easier for the hen Mon, 21 May 2012 15:58:09 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/chicken-mites-can-cause-feather-loss.htmlf97e73444517891a16eb5fe1a550f390I would check for parasites. Sometimes lice, fleas, or mites can irritate skin and cause over grooming and feather pulling to try and relieve the discomfort Mon, 21 May 2012 15:47:40 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/eggs-dont-hatch1.html1ff34390a0afd39b4a99445e534a76ebThere are many reasons eggs don't hatch. the most common is the eggs were infertile Mon, 21 May 2012 15:27:12 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/no-chicken-eggs.html30dbefd57825b20ad57650b46971dd44Sometimes a chicken will try to lay an egg without a hard shell.This can be due to a calcium deficiency Mon, 21 May 2012 15:23:35 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/hen-sets-on-all-eggs-.htmle4a2f97a8da038860416d2810bc5d329Question Hen sets on all eggs: We have 7 Barred Rock hens in a caged area with a coop atop. We get about 5 average eggs daily, even through the winter. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:06:27 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/ammonia-smelling-eggs.htmlaf0e31e75db9a3dde3fe8222b9641fc3I have stumbled upon this page and noticed some chicken eggs I have eaten have a strange taste and smell Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:25 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/chickens-eating-their-eggs.html6f598158312e08446ed41dbf55e1ba13I noticed that my hen has been eating her own eggs, I am concerned, what can be done Mon, 21 May 2012 14:59:32 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Onagadori.html27648cd984ac4502f28877474c381fb5The Onagadori is an ancient breed dating back to the 1600’s. It’s believed the breed was developed from another long-tailed Japanese chicken, the Shokoko, and originated in the Kochi Prefecture of Ja Mon, 21 May 2012 00:13:02 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Sebright-Chicken.html7b73e13bc62f2cf79c971c0fbcea2d33the Sebright chicken is going strong and is the most popular bantam breed, which makes competition stiff. Sebrights were quickly admitted into show standards Mon, 21 May 2012 00:01:12 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/heritage-chicken.html151069d986ffd89dae68a1943484013dheritage chicken Sun, 20 May 2012 15:21:01 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/best-laying-chickens.htmlfe823de241b463132d8b6f7d74a4ede3best laying chickens Sun, 20 May 2012 14:51:47 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/raising-chickens-in-your-backyard.html2a3c096d82c27b6d25d4ff705a7b6c87You might have a great and undiscovered talent for raising chickens in your backyard. Making sure it’s legal to own chickens where you live is the first step in not making a big mistake. Sun, 20 May 2012 14:41:49 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Sex-link-chickens.html55e0c16b81885f2cff96ab56dbbcc8a2Sex link chickens are becoming more and more common as the need for efficiency in the commercial poultry industry demands ways to maximize profits. A Sex-link is not an actual breed Sun, 20 May 2012 10:13:32 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/comet-chicken.html6f89d6b62f5b0aebac235517d52f81d4The Golden Comet Chicken is one of the most common commercial layers of large brown eggs. Hens mature and lay early producing many eggs in their first 2 years. Such high egg production leads Sun, 20 May 2012 10:03:47 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Scots-Grey-Chicken.html263db0db96fc86fcff0d153cd8651a0aHistory proves the existence of the Scots Grey Chicken developed for Scottish dual purpose farm life, by at least the 16th Century. This upright breed is hardy and active Sun, 20 May 2012 09:55:37 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Scots-Dumpy-Chicken.htmldf343de50827d303dcf37410992183e9Scots Dumpy Chicken has long been favored for its unique look and funny duck-like waddle gait. Due to such short little legs the breed is easy on the garden being less able to scratch deep Sun, 20 May 2012 09:41:46 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Marsh-Daisy-Chicken.html09b55b94bbb0fee9ae9e414eb6ef9441The Marsh Daisy Chicken is a strikingly beautiful chicken that is struggling to stay with us after more than a century in the English countryside. It has been described as heavy, but small Sun, 20 May 2012 09:24:20 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Derbyshire-Redcap-Chicken.htmlce662b9029dbe91eb3304770151d6c1dDerbyshire Redcap Chicken, also known as “Coral”, is a true native English chicken breed. It was developed in the English countryside, in the county of Derbyshire and has been popular and noted in li Sun, 20 May 2012 09:16:29 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Olandsk-Dwarf-Chicken.html8f2a596df81a6196bdd92e3ab5485551 Olandsk Dwarf Chicken is a true bantam. They are very calm in comparison to many hyper little chicken breeds. The breed had diminished near extinction with dwindling numbers in their home range, Sun, 20 May 2012 09:08:00 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Swedish-Flower-Hen.html9df3733620e4a5afb88e79e10b0bceb9Swedish Flower Hen: Skansk Blommehons is also known as the "Flower Hen" in Sweden - as its spots look like flowers. This is the largest Swedish chicken breed and hails from Skane, Sweden. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:00:51 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Hedemora-Chicken.html2139279ca5d6ba027af4f1c4ac69fe4eThis winter hardy Hedemora Chicken has much variety including colors of grays, blacks, browns, and whites. Some have almost fur like feathers. Dark shanks and diminished combs and wattles Sun, 20 May 2012 01:12:14 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Schweizer-Chicken.html0834a541d9a69a381b3edbb25b8340ccThe Schweizer Chicken, German for “Swiss”, has been popular in the German speaking regions of Switzerland. It is a large white chicken with bright red comb, wattles and lobes. Designed for life in th Sun, 20 May 2012 01:02:48 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/basque-hen.html22dce83328397f6c44c71b5871641b9dBasque Hen includes: Marraduna – a gently gold and silver barred rooster with a sweetly speckled golden cream hen, Beltza – a deep mahogany, Gorria - a bright red with green iridescent tail Sun, 20 May 2012 00:34:06 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/bresse-chicken.html72a69cd8b9a6fa5e07cee7d0ef4e57c3French purists insist that the only true Bresse is raised on French soil. With respect to that tradition, the American Bresse chicken has been hatched on US soil Sat, 19 May 2012 23:52:28 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Philippine-Native-Chicken.html4a5235813f8e431b931c7e0c47686fcd The Philippine Native Chicken is also known by the name: Darag. To those with a sensitive pallet for poultry, the Darag seems to have a unique flavor far above common commercially bred and raised Sat, 19 May 2012 23:39:16 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Aseel-Chicken.htmle29ca4545d21ad334ecc56a9ead680d4The Aseel Chicken is an ancient breed. It has its origins in India and Pakistan near South Punjab as long ago as 1200-900 B.C., but has spread through the world and been foundation stock for several Sat, 19 May 2012 23:26:34 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Norwegian-Jaerhone.html24f5aa260f82939580e9fdfa7c0e5205The Norwegian Jaerhone, is a breed of chicken developed in the 1920s. Breeding stock was made up of available local breeds near Stavanger, Norway. This is the South Atlantic coastal region of Norway Sat, 19 May 2012 23:18:15 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/North-Holland-Blue.html0f2a170ba2c34b480a6e9fbc7de39e75 he North Holland Blue is a rare breed little known outside Holland and the UK as we embark on the 21st century. They are only Cuckoo patterned with similarities to Cuckoo Marans and share a common Sat, 19 May 2012 23:12:58 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Saipan-Jungle-Fowl.html86a9bc26161dccc51f279b3710cfaf8aThe Saipan Jungle Fowl is a large, long-lived, slow maturing breed with roosters 2 – 3 feet tall. He is gamey with close feathering and little down. His saddle, sickle and tail feathers Sat, 19 May 2012 22:56:22 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Serama-Chicken.htmlf626965b84b92a9da9ae996879fb8cb5The smallest chicken in the world is the Malaysian Ayam Serama Chicken; aka ayam cantik = pretty chicken, or ayam katik = pygmy chicken; and further described as brave warrior Sat, 19 May 2012 22:18:00 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Ogye.htmlcef8d8d4e7fb50eb4e667ee738de5a1fThis little Korean chicken, the Ogye, is beautiful, rare, ancient and unusual. Its history dates back to Middle Ages and it’s one of a few all black chickens with black comb, wattles, beak, lobes, ey Sat, 19 May 2012 21:59:11 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Jangmigye.htmla41a1fe9159e4ba7169e2d026b8b1dfdThe Jangmigye is a breed of long-tail fowl that originated in the Mahan Confederacy region of ancient Korea. Modern North Korea lines the shore of the eastern-most border of China. Korea is between Sat, 19 May 2012 21:38:52 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Gangwon-Jaeraedak.html93184577c95e7e3f20cd1615119e21ecGangwon-Jaeraedak: This little Korean chicken is big on names and short on info. It’s also known as the Korean Native Chicken, Cafe-Jaeraedak, Samcheok-Jaeraedak, and Donghae-Jaeraedak. Sat, 19 May 2012 21:30:00 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Satsumadori-Chicken.htmlca47d8559f92eb60dca66257801c0ffe The Satsumadori Chicken or Kagoshima Game is a large pit-game long-tail. The rooster’s spurs are heavy and he’s ready to fight, something bred into him for many centuries, though not a common activ Sat, 19 May 2012 21:18:59 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Minohiki-Chicken.html74e92f4365b8fc9910f433703942aaf6The Minohiki Chicken claim to fame is in his name, which is Japanese for: “SaddleDragger”. It’s believed that in the development of Long-tails, modified genetic codes increased feather numbers Sat, 19 May 2012 21:07:13 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Shokoku-Chicken.htmle19e33961254574ae3deff55e548535eThe Shokoku Chicken is possibly the ancestor of all Long-tails, though some Dna testing leans more towards the Totenko and Onagadori. Currently the breed is alive and well with a long Sat, 19 May 2012 20:45:29 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Yokohama-Chicken.html61685f04a25823418434b0cf28560afeThe modern Yokohama chicken, an ornamental long-tailed European breed, has similarities to the German Phoenix. The two breeds share Japanese long-tailed ancestry and once were considered the same bre Sat, 19 May 2012 20:32:35 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Totenko-Chicken.htmlf1a260b51f796b5a8775c1dffa043b85he Totenko chicken is a long-crowing long-tailed Japanese chicken. To the untrained eye it would be easy to confuse Totenko with the German Phoenix as they have very similar type and origin. Sat, 19 May 2012 18:18:20 -0400 http://www.raising-chickens.org/Koeyoshi-Chicken.html75ebf5e2810bdde93ed05d6b95f46282KOEYOSHI chicken has a beautiful voice with not so beautiful a face. One might think turkey or pheasant or mutant rather than chicken. This is the only domesticated chicken breed that experiences Sat, 19 May 2012 17:58:48 -0400