Raising chickens and knowing everything about chickens are two very different things. Chickens are exciting animals to raise and enjoy, but most of us do not know everything about them. …
Raising baby chicks is a super fun experience but, because they are babies, it is completely normal to worry about what treats are safe to feed them. Most babies, of …
Chickens seem to be the veritable garbage disposals of the farming world. Like pigs, it seems there isn’t much in the way of food that they won’t pick at or …
Chickens can eat bananas in moderation. Learn about nutrition benefits and treat recipes for your chicks!
Chickens fighting can be very upsetting and lead to injured – or even dead – hens, and to reduced egg production. However, there are several things you can do to help your chickens get along and stay happy and healthy.
When a chicken sneezes, it could be a sign of disease. There are many respiratory and other ailments that can cause a chicken to sneeze, and some of these are highly contagious and very serious. There are precautions you can take to prevent disease, and to manage a sick chicken.
Broody hens can be very noisy but there are things you can do to reduce a broody hen’s noise and even reduce broodiness altogether.
Chickens often lose their feathers over the course of their life. For the first time chicken owner, this can be a bit of a shock, especially after so much planning …
Watching a baby chick hatch can be as special and wondrous as watching anything in nature. These tiny birds, before they are even born, know what to do to make …
Raising chickens is a great way to have fresh eggs daily that you can enjoy and feed your family. These animals are not only a prolific food source, but they …