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…
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…
Do you know what’s not fun? Having to conduct morning Easter Egg hunts to find your chickens’ eggs! Chickens lay their eggs pretty much anywhere, making egg collection challenging to say the least. It is a great idea to provide…
If your hens have stopped laying eggs in your chicken coop all of a sudden do not despair. There are a variety of factors that may contribute to this drop in egg production. Through my experience having hens for many…
There have been many questions regarding this subject because apricots are considered to be a high-carbohydrate fruit. We will also look into whether it is healthy for chickens to consume and if it supplies them with the right nutrients. If…
Chickens are amazing creatures—nothing quite like a flock of hens free-ranging and sand bathing in the garden. If you have the pleasure of owning chickens currently, you will know that they will eat anything. There is literally nothing safe from…
If you have never had a rooster before you’re in for a loud surprise. Stopping a rooster from completely crowing is next to impossible. There are however ways to reduce the amount of crowing and decrease the noise level. Through…
Chickens are highly social animals who thrive best in flocks. As a chicken owner, the last thing you want is for your chicken to feel lonely and bored. Naturally, you want your single chicken to be happy even though they…
If you’re thinking of adding a rooster to your flock then you have several things to consider. There are many pros and cons of having a rooster. Whether you should get one will depend on a variety of factors such…
You have been waiting in anticipation for your baby chicks to hatch. You have done your research on everything involving chicks, from learning how to take care of them to ensure that they have the food they need to survive…
