Hens going broody can present a problem when hatching chicks is not the plan. Broody’s can be that way for weeks to months; not laying eggs and taking up space in the nesting boxes. Broody hens can also start a chain reaction, with other birds seeing the behavior and following along. This can lead to […]
What is Biosecurity? According to Wikipedia, biosecurity is a set of measures aimed at preventing the introduction and/or spread of harmful organisms, in order to minimize the risk of transmission of infectious diseases to people, animals and plants caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms. Biosecurity is extremely important in the case of backyard chickens […]