Let's talk about BEDDING in the chicken coop. Dr. Mikayla discusses 3 common types of bedding and how they absorb moisture, insulate the coop, their effects on chicken behavior, and how easy they are to manage and clean.
When you're raising chicks, you may notice that they can be vulnerable to aggression from older birds. In this episode, Dr. Mikayla discusses some best practices for providing shelter to your young birds.
If you see your chickens walking around on snow or ice, you may wonder if their feet get cold. Dr. Mikayla discusses a few behaviors your flock may exhibit to keep their feet warm during the winter. In addition to these behaviors, ...