If you’re looking for ways how to scare hawks away from your chickens, the best solutions are; covering their run, getting a guard dog, adding a rooster to your flock, using decoys, and some other tactics I discuss. Hawks are very effective birds of prey and will kill a chicken before you have time to …
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Can’t decide on which type of chicken you want between the ISA Brown vs Golden Comet? In this article, I’m looking at how they compare in size, temperament, egg-laying expectancy, what they’re like as backyard pets, and much more. ISA Brown vs Golden Comet Comparison Chart What Are Sex-Link Chickens? First of all, it’s important …
The ISA Brown vs Rhode Island Red debate often comes up, and it’s an interesting one. Both of these chickens do have a lot in common, although they serve very different purposes. The main difference between these two chickens is that the ISA Brown is primarily a commercial chicken. It’s been selectively bred since the …
If you’re wondering what the differences are between ISA Brown vs Lohmann Brown chickens, there are some notable differences. In short; ISA Browns are sex-linked chickens created by crossbreeding what is believed to be Rhode Island Reds, Rhode Island Whites, and some unknown genes/breeds. Lohmann Browns are known to be the result of crossbreeding Rhode …
In theory, chicken eggs can stay good in the coop for 4-5 weeks. However, if you don’t collect eggs daily it can cause a number of problems. Predators might steal them, chickens may break them, and hens may become broody and sit on them. How Long Can Eggs Stay in Coop Before Going Bad? First …
The ISA Brown chicken egg color is brown. It’s often described as chestnut or tan brown and is a darker shade than other brown-laying breeds like Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons. What Color Eggs Do ISA Browns Lay? ISA Browns lay brown eggs. The shade will vary, as it does with all breeds of …
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The average weight and egg size of an ISA Brown egg is 63.1 grams (2.22 oz.). That means they lay large eggs, just short of extra-large according to US industry egg sizes. Don’t be surprised to see plenty of extra-large eggs from well-kept ISA Browns. What Size Eggs Do ISA Browns Lay? ISA browns are …
Looking at an ISA Brown rooster vs hen there are some noticeable differences when they’re chicks. Hens (females) tend to be mostly red, with white flecks or speckles of color. While roosters (males) are white with brown patches. How To Tell if ISA Brown Chicks Are Male or Female With a lot of breeds, it’s …
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ISA Brown Chickens were bred to produce a lot of eggs, and as a result, have short lifespans. In commercial settings, they typically have a life expectancy of 2-3 years. As well-treated backyard pets, it’s not uncommon for them to live 4-5 years. How Long Do ISA Browns Live For? ISA browns live for anywhere …
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Fishmeal is an affordable and easy way to add some quality nutrients to your chickens’ diets. Made from the leftover parts from various types of fish, fishmeal is commonly fed to chickens in commercial settings as it has great growth performance. In this article, I’m going to explain where to buy fishmeal for chickens, why …
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