Chicken Noodle Diaries

  Chickens aren’t just chickens: How many of us have heard people say that chickens are just chickens? I am sure most of us have heard that.   So let’s take a look at why chickens aren’t just chickens.   Chickens make great pets: Chickens may be one of the most underrated pets on earth (well to the non-chicken people that is). As a pet they bring so much joy to our lives, we love watching them scratch around for bugs, chasing each other around, dust bathing and just chickening around. It gives us a sense of peace, especially after a long day or week at work. And when it comes to them being our bosses, well it’s a real thing, they know just how to get us to give them the treats that they want and when they want it, and if they don’t want a certain something we quickly make a plan to get them something that they find acceptable to eat. They make a great addition to any backyard and are truly amazing in their unique personalities. Each of them have their ow...

 Let's Talk About Eggs Part 3 What to do if an egg breaks inside a hen? It is not always easy to spot, especially if it is a soft shell egg. But it is extremely dangerous to your hen as the egg yolk is a breeding ground for bacteria, and can cause an infection known as egg yolk peritonitis. If left untreated it can cause death.   Signs of an egg breaking internally in a hen: Your hen will look pretty miserable and depressed. She will be keeping herself away from the rest of the flock. My hens tend to stand in a GT stance, bum up and front of the body lower , and not in the typical Penguin stance. When I see these first signs I immediate start preparing their warm Epson salt bath . Typical GT stance GT Stance front view You will also notice that their vent is pulsating, a sign of them straining. Their poop is also much different than their normal poop, it is slimier, smaller and the closer they get to pass the egg the more watery it becomes. They look very u...