Health & Care
8 guides
How to Introduce New Chickens to an Existing Flock
A step-by-step keeper's guide to adding chickens to a flock safely, managing the pecking order, and keeping stress low for birds old and new.
July 2, 2026
Signs of a Sick Chicken and What to Do
Learn the key signs of a sick chicken: lethargy, pale combs, labored breathing, and more, plus what steps to take before calling a poultry vet.
July 1, 2026
Biosecurity Basics for a Backyard Flock
Practical chicken biosecurity steps for backyard keepers: quarantine new chickens, limit disease entry, and keep your flock healthy with simple daily habits.
June 27, 2026
Common Chicken Diseases and How to Spot Them
A plain-language guide to the diseases backyard keepers see most often: what to watch for, what it means, and when to call a vet.
June 22, 2026
How to Deal With a Broody Hen
Learn what a broody hen is, why she goes broody, and the gentlest, most effective ways to break a broody hen and get her back to normal.
June 20, 2026
Chicken Molting: What's Normal and How to Help
Learn what chicken molting looks like, when it happens, why egg production drops, and practical ways to support your flock through feather loss season.
June 15, 2026
Deworming Chickens: When and How
Learn how to recognize worms in chickens, choose the right chicken dewormer, and treat your flock safely with this practical keeper's guide.
June 11, 2026
How to Treat Mites and Lice on Chickens
How to identify, treat, and prevent chicken mites and lice: a keeper-to-keeper guide to red mites, treatment options, and coop hygiene.
June 7, 2026