What we feed our chickens is an increasingly hot topic as we watch premixed pellet feed costs sky rocket and we sim through theory after theory as to the quality and content of commercial feed. For the backyard chicken tender, there is probably nothing more pressing than what we feed our chickens, and with a …
Chickens are adorable and social creatures who do best in groupings no less than three. But how many chickens is enough? When I hear this question all I can think about is the Sugar Crisp cereal commercial from the 90’s … “You can never get enough!” But, is that true of these quirky and social …
A swollen eye is a pretty good indication of an impending problem for your chicken and should be taken seriously. Swelling in the face and eyes can be a sign of a respiratory infection, a type of ring worm, ocular Marek’s, or something benign like debris in their eye. Never the less, if your hen …
Hen houses are the new she dens when it comes to the backyard farmer. A quick scroll on Pinterest will show you an unending stream of plans, ideas, and over the top dramatics when it comes to the best for your flock. I’m serious, I’ve seen chandeliers in chicken coops, artwork on the walls and …
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Whether it is the warmth and security of the coop, or continuous access to food and water, it’s not uncommon to encounter mice in your chicken tending journey. And, while mice can be adorable and many people adore them as intelligent and low maintenance pets, having them become a frequent flyer in your hen house …
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Chicks and rabbits living harmoniously sounds like a wonderful Easter dream. But, is it attainable or safe for the backyard chicken tender? The quick answer is … it depends. While chickens and rabbits share a lot of amiable characteristics, there are some considerations one should ponder if they are planning on housing the two lovable …
“Grass-Fed” EVERYTHING is making a breakthrough in the grocery market, grass-fed beef, goat, lamb chops … but not grass-fed chickens? You can find organic, pasture raised, antibiotic free, but not grass fed when it comes it poultry. What would it even mean to have a grass fed flock and is it healthy for the hens? …
A domestic rooster will live, on average, 5-8 years. With preferential treatment, and under the right conditions, a backyard rooster that is well cared for can live upwards of 12 years. If you’ve ever been chicken chased by your rooster you know, roosters serve an important part in the health and well being of the …
Not always. But if you know how to handle them, you may build a special relationship with them. We hope this tutorial will tell you how. Do Chickens Enjoy Being Touched? In a world of constant need for consent, one might wonder, “Does my hen enjoy being pet?” The short of the long answer is, …
A bumblefoot is an infection in your chicken’s foot. We’re going to detail how to discover it, how to treat it, and how it can be prevented. What is Bumblefoot? Simply put, Bumblefoot is an infection (a staph infection) in your chickens foot. The infection can present in one, or both feet, and is not …
No. Chickens can’t see in the dark. As evening fades, so does your chickens ability to see something. They are virtually blind in the dark night. In this article, we’re going to check what and how a chicken can see. Then let’s see what are the consequences of this incapacity to see in the dark. …
Chickens, like many animals, are often taken for granted as simple creatures. They cluck, crow, lay eggs and peck at the ground — and, to many people, that’s all they do. But as these chicken facts will show you, those people couldn’t be more wrong. The truth is that there’s so much more to chickens …
We already know what our domestic chickens eat: just about anything! The chicken feed from the farm supply store, berries from the garden, scraps from the dinner table… to a chicken, everything is a potential meal, and it’s at least worth having a taste! But what if we weren’t around to do their shopping and …
It’s a lovely spring day, and you’re thrilled to go sit outside on your patio and enjoy the fresh air. After a long winter spent cooped up inside, nothing sounds better than getting to relax on your porch. But you weren’t the only one to come up with this idea. Your chickens have also decided …
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Slaughter is an inevitable part of a broiler (meat) chicken’s life. We associate the word “slaughter” with brutality and suffering, but thankfully, chicken slaughter has come a long way from the barbaric methods of the past. Today, many chicken farms use the most humane slaughter methods possible. The process is designed to be as comfortable …
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Chickens will eat just about anything you put in front of them. That’s no secret, and it makes it easy to supply your flock with daily treats. But just because they will eat something doesn’t mean that they truly enjoy it. Like us, chickens have their own favorite foods that they’ll do just about anything …
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When chickens encounter new things, their first instinct is to see if they’re edible. So when you present them with food, it’s only a matter of seconds before they gobble it down. This eagerness to eat can make it fun to give your chickens new foods and see how they like them. But just because …
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With the winter season fast approaching, you should be taking the necessary measures to ensure that your farm animals have a healthy environment in which to rest. In the case of chickens, not only should their coop be warm and comfortable, but they should also have access to water. To ensure your water remains thawed …
Chickens are funny … so their names should be too. Funny chicken names can be hard to imagine so we’ve made it easy. Funny Names for Chickens BBQ Burrito Chick-Fil-A Chicken Chickira Chickovsky Clucker Clucky Cheese Cockadoodledoo Curry Drumstick Eggs Benedict Eggsorcist Eggwina Jubilee Kabob Kfc Kiev Laur Peri Roast Schnitzel Tikka Tyrannosaurus Pecks Cute …
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Chickens are interesting birds who are full of surprises. We’ve compiled a listing of interesting facts about chickens, some of which are quite startling. Random Chicken Facts Chickens are descendants of dinosaurs and are the closest living relatives to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Chickens experience rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and dream in color as humans …
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