E 157 – Chicken Problems and Fixes

E 157 – Chicken Problems and Fixes

From Ditch The Store by CJ Steedman

March 30, 2026 · 50 min · Season 4 · Episode 154

About this episode

CJ Steedman discusses common problems faced by new chicken keepers and practical solutions to address them.

New to backyard chickens and something suddenly looks… wrong? In this episode of Ditch the Store , CJ walks through the most common chicken problems new chicken keepers run into — and the simple fixes that usually solve them. This isn’t a deep dive into complex poultry health issues. Instead, it’s a practical overview designed to help beginner homesteaders stay calm when something unexpected happens in the coop. CJ covers common situations like: chickens suddenly stopping laying eggs strange or misshapen eggs moulting and feather loss bullying in the flock and pecking order behaviour egg eating habits and how to stop them mites, lice and basic parasite control when a chicken might actually need attention or isolation You’ll also hear CJ’s practical approach to livestock care, including how to decide when to treat an animal, when to manage it yourself, and when it may be kinder to dispatch. If you’re raising backyard chickens for eggs, this episode will help you feel more confident handling the small problems that every chicken keeper eventually faces. Because most chicken problems aren’t disasters — they’re just part of learning how to keep livestock. Product mentioned - INCA…

People in this episode

Host: CJ Steedman

Topics covered

  • backyard chickens
  • chicken problems
  • livestock care
  • beginner homesteading
  • poultry health

Keywords

  • chicken problems
  • egg laying issues
  • moulting
  • pecking order
  • parasite control

Mentioned in this episode

Products: INCA Pestene Powder

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