Chickens For Backyards FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the term "class" mean?
- What does “standard (std)” or “bantam” mean?
- How does your sexing guarantee work? How do I report a mis-sexing?
- Why is sexing not a 100% guarantee?
- What do I do with my rooster?
- How can you tell the difference between a pullet and a cockerel?
- Do I need a rooster so my hens will lay eggs?
- What is medicated feed?
- How much feed does it take to raise a hen?
- When my birds are grown how much space do I need for their pen or coop?
- Do I need a roost pole for my chicks?
- How many nests/nest holes should I provide for my hens to lay eggs in?
- How many eggs will I get from my chickens?
- Why is my egg production decreasing?
- When will my hens begin to produce eggs?
- My hens are broody, what should I do?
- Why are my eggs changing color?
- Why are my eggs changing color?
- How many hens do I need for my family?
- Are my eggs still good?
- What are common health issues when raising juvenile poultry?
- What is molting?
- Why do my chickens have dried dropping on their bottoms?
- Why do my birds peck each other?
- Why are my chickens fighting?
- How can I remove sharp spurs?
- My hen died and her bottom is bulging. what happened?
- What do the words “green” or “blood-filled” mean?
- How do I check/treat my chickens for lice?
- What poultry is only for butchering?