Chicken Guide - BreedingChickens https://breedingchickens.com/category/guide/ A Free Guide to Breeding and Raising Chickens Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:29:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://breedingchickens.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Breeding-Chickens-Logo-32x32.jpg Chicken Guide - BreedingChickens https://breedingchickens.com/category/guide/ 32 32 How to Safely Raise Chicks in Winter: A Beginner’s Guide https://breedingchickens.com/guide/how-to-safely-raise-chicks-in-winter/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:29:01 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=841 Raising baby chicks during winter is not the easiest choice, especially for beginners. Many experienced chicken keepers will even tell you to wait until spring, and honestly, they have a point. Baby chicks are fragile. Cold weather, drafts, frozen water, and sudden temperature changes can quickly become dangerous for them. Still, raising chicks in winter …

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]]> Beginner’s Guide: How Much Space Do Chickens Really Need? https://breedingchickens.com/guide/beginners-guide-how-much-space-do-chickens-really-need/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:19:35 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=838 If you are planning to raise chickens, one of the first questions you will probably ask is simple: how much space do chickens need? It sounds easy enough to answer. You can search online, ask another chicken keeper, or follow a standard measurement guide. But the better question is this: why do chickens need that …

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]]> Chicken Egg Incubation Guide for Beginners: Temperature, Humidity, Process, and Hatching Tips https://breedingchickens.com/guide/chicken-egg-incubation-guide-for-beginners/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:10:08 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=834 If you want to raise chicks from your own flock, the journey starts with fertile eggs. In a natural setup, a broody hen will sit on the eggs, keep them warm, turn them regularly, and protect them until they hatch. That sounds easy, and honestly, it is one of the most beautiful things to watch …

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]]> How to Make Chickens Lay More Eggs: 12 Natural Ways to Boost Egg Production https://breedingchickens.com/guide/how-to-make-chickens-lay-more-eggs/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:23:42 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=831 Every chicken keeper dreams of collecting a basket full of fresh eggs every day. Whether you raise chickens for your family or as part of a poultry business, increasing egg production is usually one of the main goals. However, hens will only perform at their best when their nutritional, environmental, and health needs are met. …

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]]> Chicken Pecking Order Explained: How to Stop and Prevent Chicken Bullying https://breedingchickens.com/guide/chicken-pecking-order-explained/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:19:02 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=828 Chicken pecking is a normal part of flock behavior. However, there is a big difference between establishing a pecking order and actual bullying. Every flock has a social hierarchy that helps maintain order. Minor pecking, chasing, and occasional disagreements are natural. But when aggressive behavior becomes constant and causes injuries, stress, or death, intervention becomes …

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]]> Chicken Scratch Feed: Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, and How to Feed It Properly https://breedingchickens.com/guide/chicken-scratch-feed/ Thu, 14 May 2026 20:25:01 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=802 Chicken scratch is a grain-based treat for chickens made from mixed seeds and grains, but it should only make up around 10% of a chicken’s diet because it lacks the balanced nutrition found in regular chicken feed. A lot of chicken owners treat scratch grains like junk food for poultry. Honestly, that comparison is not …

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]]> Deep Litter Method for Chicken Coops: How It Works and Why Many Chicken Keepers Use It https://breedingchickens.com/guide/deep-litter-method-for-chicken-coops/ Wed, 13 May 2026 23:26:25 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=790 Cleaning a chicken coop every single week is not the only way to keep chickens healthy. In fact, many backyard chicken owners only clean out their coop once or twice a year by using the deep litter method, a bedding system that slowly composts chicken manure right inside the coop. It sounds messy at first. …

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]]> Hatching Chicks With a Broody Hen: Beginner’s Guide https://breedingchickens.com/guide/hatching-chicks-with-a-broody-hen/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:19:54 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=767 Some hens take egg sitting very seriously. One day they are roaming around normally, then suddenly they refuse to leave the nesting box. They puff up, growl at your hand, and act like the nest belongs only to them. That is broodiness. For backyard chicken keepers, a broody hen can save a lot of work …

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]]> Different Chicken Egg Colors and the Breeds That Lay Them https://breedingchickens.com/guide/different-chicken-egg-colors-and-the-breeds-that-lay-them/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:10:44 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=764 Most people grow up thinking chicken eggs only come in white or brown. Then one day somebody opens a carton with blue, olive, or even pinkish eggs inside, and suddenly chickens become a lot more interesting. The funny part is these colors are completely natural. No dyes. No tricks. Some hens simply lay colorful eggs …

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]]> Is Raising Chickens for Egg Production a Profitable Business? https://breedingchickens.com/guide/is-raising-chickens-for-egg-production-a-profitable-business/ Sat, 09 May 2026 08:42:08 +0000 https://breedingchickens.com/?p=761 Eggs remain one of the most widely consumed and affordable protein sources in the world. Because of this, many people are becoming interested in raising chickens for egg production either as a small backyard project or a full-scale business. Fresh eggs are always in demand, especially organic and free-range eggs. This creates an opportunity for …

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