Chicken Health and Stress Management
by K.J. Theodore of Shagbarkbantams.com They don’t call them “CHICKEN” for nothing! STRESS is a big factor in determining the overall health of our birds. Read More
Preventing and Handling the Coccidiosis Disease
by K.J. Theodore of www.shagbarkbantams.com Amprolium shortage? Why are you worried? I’m not. That’s because I practice prevention. And if there’s anything to practice prevention Read More
All About Breeding Chickens
History of Chicken Breeds/Breeding All domestic chicken breeds (scientific name – gallus domesticus) originated from the Red Asian Jungle Fowl. Believe it or not, your Read More
How to Use Probiotics to Keep Chickens Healthy
by K.J. Theodore of ShagbarkBantams.com What the heck are probiotics? PROBIOTICS are a dietary supplement that increase the population of the ‘good’ bacteria (micro flora), Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens*
Whoops, looks like this page has been moved in an effort to make poultryOne.com an even better resource for backyard hobbyists just like you! We’re Read More
Guide to Brooding Chicks
Poultry and game bird producers realize that chicks must be kept warm or brooded during the first weeks of life. Surprisingly, improper brooding is one Read More
A Guide to Culling Your Backyard Chickens
As you’re raise your backyard chickens, you will notice differences among them. For example, you will notice that some hens don’t lay as much as Read More
General Tips for Raising Chickens
By K. J. Theodore of ShagbarkBantams.com Many of you older fanciers will remember one of my favorite TV programs from the past called Quincy, but Read More
Introduction to Breeding Chickens
Some backyard chicken hobbyists enjoy breeding their chickens instead of buying new batches of chicks from a hatchery or feed store. Other hobbyists do it Read More
Protecting Your Chickens From Predators
Chicken drumsticks. Chicken breasts. Chicken wings. Your flock of backyard chickens, clucking happily in their chicken coop, looks like a roaming buffet to a wide Read More