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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As the warmer months approach and hot summer days are here to stay, it is time to think of your flock. Is your flocks’ environment cool enough to withstand the hot summer rays? If not, it is possible that you may need to make some adjustments for your chickens to stay cool this summer. Here’s
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This article is going to focus on answering the question, “How cold is too cold for my chickens?” We’ll also discuss how you should prepare for the winter months so your chickens keep warm. Do My Chickens Need a Heat Lamp in the Winter? Chickens can actually deal quite well with cold temperatures. Their bodies
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If you’re more interested in raising chickens for their meat than for their eggs, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’re going to lay out the steps necessary to get the most meat from your efforts. First and foremost, you have to understand that some chickens are better “egg layers” while other chickens
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If you are planning to raise a small flock of chickens but don’t know where to start, then you’re in luck. We’re here to help! The first thing you have to understand is that chickens love to be active and they need the space to behave naturally. But sometimes you will need to confine them
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Raising free-range chickens require a different mindset than raising chickens in a coop. While a coop is designed in a way that’s easy to secure, free-range birds will have much less protection from predators and weather. The first thing to keep in mind is that there are two types of free-range chickens. The first one
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Once you’ve decided to purchase a chicken coop instead of building your own, the wealth of choices …
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Sometimes chicken owners experience the loss of their chickens from wild animals and even their household pets. The question is, who or what killed them? You can often determine this by what was left behind — something a chicken detective would call the proverbial “crime scene.” Let’s discuss how we can best determine what happened
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Chickens take dust baths to keep clean. The dirt and sand mixture keep their feathers in good condition and is a natural way to fight against parasites, mites, and lice. Often chickens choose a place they enjoy when taking their bath. I can remember the first time I saw one of my chickens taking a
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Winter is one of the most important times for chicken owners. So how low can the thermometer drop before it becomes a problem for your feathered friends? This is an area that presents a lot of problems for those who are new to raising chickens. I’ve seen this same question radiate across forums and it’s
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