Chickens live their lives by the sun. When it rises in the morning, they wake up, and when it sets in the evening, they return to their coop. They are creatures of habit. However, you may have noticed that your…
Chickens are known to be quite scared of everything that they come across in their lives, including humans and even other birds. This has even led to the word “chicken” being used as a taunt for people who are afraid…
If you have ever introduced new chickens to your established coop, you will know that this seldom goes smoothly—your established flock which may normally be quiet, peaceful birds, suddenly revolt. Besides the loud squabbling, what can be more concerning is…
Are you thinking of letting your chickens roam free? Before you decide to free-range your chickens, you should study the benefits and dangers and decide if it will work for your flock. Teach your chickens how to free-range in a…
Have you ever wondered why a chicken moves its head so swiftly and vigorously from side to side? They look almost as if they have trouble seeing and therefore have to move their heads like that for them to see…
Just the other day my rooster was going crazy making a ton of noise. I ran outside thinking that perhaps a hawk or other predator was nearby. To my surprise, my rooster was squawking due to one of my hens…
Responsible chicken owners want to provide the best living environment for their chickens. Chicken owners need to consider the space that each chicken requires both inside the coop and outside in the run. Chickens need one to three square feet…
It’s something of a fanciful dream for many suburban dwellers to walk into their backyard and collect their dally eggs from under softly clucking hens. Having kept backyard chickens myself, I know how far the dream is from reality. There…
Feeding your chickens can be confusing with all the different types of chicken feeds out there. Not only do you need to select the right food to get them growing or laying, but what is the best form of chicken…
If you have a few hens and are considering getting a rooster. You may start to wonder how roosters mate with hens. I currently have six hens and one rooster, so I have seen this process close up many times.…