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Welcome to the wonderful world of chicken keeping. These feathered friends are not only charming but also surprisingly low-maintenance with the right care. Here's your go-to guide for keeping your chickens happy and healthy:
Provide a secure and comfortable coop for your chickens. Ensure it's well-ventilated, with nesting boxes for egg-laying and perches for roosting. Make sure it's predator-proof to keep your feathered pals safe. Chickens love to roam! Give them access to a secure outdoor space for pecking, scratching, and dust-bathing. This helps keep them entertained and promotes natural behaviors. A balanced diet is crucial. Feed them a high-quality poultry feed that meets their nutritional needs. Additionally, supplement their diet with fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasional treats like mealworms. Keep fresh, clean water available at all times. Chickens can be surprisingly picky about water cleanliness, so regular refills are a must. Chickens are social creatures. Spend time with them, offer treats by hand, and observe their behaviors. Establishing a routine helps them feel secure. Chickens love to explore. Provide objects like logs or hanging treats to keep them engaged. A diverse environment reduces boredom and encourages natural behaviors. Remember, every chicken has its own personality, and a happy, well-cared-for chicken will reward you with delightful clucks and, of course, delicious eggs! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Red
Welcome to the wonderful world of chicken keeping. These feathered friends are not only charming but also surprisingly low-maintenance with the right care. Here's your go-to guide for keeping your chickens happy and healthy:
Provide a secure and comfortable coop for your chickens. Ensure it's well-ventilated, with nesting boxes for egg-laying and perches for roosting. Make sure it's predator-proof to keep your feathered pals safe. Chickens love to roam! Give them access to a secure outdoor space for pecking, scratching, and dust-bathing. This helps keep them entertained and promotes natural behaviors. A balanced diet is crucial. Feed them a high-quality poultry feed that meets their nutritional needs. Additionally, supplement their diet with fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasional treats like mealworms. Keep fresh, clean water available at all times. Chickens can be surprisingly picky about water cleanliness, so regular refills are a must. Chickens are social creatures. Spend time with them, offer treats by hand, and observe their behaviors. Establishing a routine helps them feel secure. Chickens love to explore. Provide objects like logs or hanging treats to keep them engaged. A diverse environment reduces boredom and encourages natural behaviors. Remember, every chicken has its own personality, and a happy, well-cared-for chicken will reward you with delightful clucks and, of course, delicious eggs! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Red
Entry to the shelter is currently limited, and walk-ins are not permitted for general pet viewing. Masks are currently optional.
View our Available Pets page and select a few that you would like to meet. Then download an Adoption Application and fill it out prior to visiting our shelter. Our adoption process is a walk-up and queue-based, first-come, first-served system. You will have a meet and greet with an Adoption Counselor to discuss your application, review information on the pets you would like to meet, and you will be introduced to the pet(s).If the Meet and Greet is a success, staff will complete your adoption paperwork to make it official! If your new family member is already spayed/neutered, they will go home with you right away!
For more detailed information and instructions, please visit our How to Adopt page here: https://www.kitsap-humane.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/
Entry to the shelter is currently limited, and walk-ins are not permitted for general pet viewing. Masks are currently optional.
View our Available Pets page and select a few that you would like to meet. Then download an Adoption Application and fill it out prior to visiting our shelter. Our adoption process is a walk-up and queue-based, first-come, first-served system. You will have a meet and greet with an Adoption Counselor to discuss your application, review information on the pets you would like to meet, and you will be introduced to the pet(s).If the Meet and Greet is a success, staff will complete your adoption paperwork to make it official! If your new family member is already spayed/neutered, they will go home with you right away!
For more detailed information and instructions, please visit our How to Adopt page here: https://www.kitsap-humane.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/
Open for walk-up adoptions Wednesday through Monday from 12pm to 4pm. All adoptions are first come, first serve.
Location:
9167 Dickey Rd NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
Hours:
Open for walk-up adoptions Wednesday through Monday from 12pm to 4pm. All adoptions are first come, first serve.
Location:
9167 Dickey Rd NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
More about this shelter
Kitsap Humane Society is a private, nonprofit animal shelter. We rescue and rehome over 6000 pets each year. Every dog or cat leaves our shelter spayed or neutered and with complete vaccines and a microchip. We have been caring for animals in need since 1908 and envision a time when all adoptable pets have loving homes.
We are extremely proud of our exceptionally high “lives saved” rate of over 96%. Through our active adoption, behavior, foster, transfer, and veterinary programs, we are able to rehome every adoptable animal that enters our facility. No animal is ever euthanized for lack of space.
In addition to caring for and adopting animals, we also provide spay/neuter services to low income residents of Kitsap County, and provide Animal Rescue and Enforcement services to our surrounding municipalities.
Kitsap Humane Society is a private, nonprofit animal shelter. We rescue and rehome over 6000 pets each year. Every dog or cat leaves our shelter spayed or neutered and with complete vaccines and a microchip. We have been caring for animals in need since 1908 and envision a time when all adoptable pets have loving homes.
We are extremely proud of our exceptionally high “lives saved” rate of over 96%. Through our active adoption, behavior, foster, transfer, and veterinary programs, we are able to rehome every adoptable animal that enters our facility. No animal is ever euthanized for lack of space.
In addition to caring for and adopting animals, we also provide spay/neuter services to low income residents of Kitsap County, and provide Animal Rescue and Enforcement services to our surrounding municipalities.
