How do you know when it is the right time to cull a chicken from your flock? Culling a chicken is a hard decision for many modern homesteaders. We are able to be more flexible, in many cases, because the chickens we raise are often a cross between pets and livestock. Even so, there are situations when raising chickens, when we have to answer the question, is this the right time to cull a chicken? The following situations may occur on your homestead or in your flock and lead you to the point of … [Read more...]
6 things I Didn’t Know About Chickens
6 Things I Didn't Know About Chickens "I am never going to raise chickens" Guess who said that. Me! Circa 1978 after my second or third time being dragged through a large commercial poultry operation as part of my quest for a degree in Animal Science. The smell was horrible, the chicken clucking was deafening, and the downy feathers were flying everywhere and made my nose itch. I decided right then that I would stick to horses and other large livestock management. And … [Read more...]
