This is Why Your Chicks Chirp So Much!
If you have some recently-hatched chicks, you know that their fuzziness and chirping are just adorable at first. But, when the chirping is nonstop, you may start to wonder. Is …
Is It Okay to Have Just One Chicken?
Why is it that chickens are the butt of so many jokes? Seriously though, they’re some of the most social creatures and love to play. But there is more to …
Are Chickens Safe in the Rain?
Chickens can be an amazing and wonderful addition to any home, especially homes with a little extra room for them to forage. Not only do they provide farm fresh eggs, …
Why Some Baby Chicks Are Yellow and Others Aren’t
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 …
What Happens if You Don’t Collect Chicken Eggs?
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 …
Can You Eat Eggs That a Chicken Was Sitting On?
Eating fresh eggs are delicious. Folks are discovering the benefits of home-grown eggs and keeping chickens at home. But how are you supposed to know if the eggs are edible …
Can You Leave Chickens Alone? – Your Questions Answered
Chickens can be a great addition to any small farm or homestead. With the changing laws allowing for chickens to be in more urban settings too, they are starting to …
Chicken and Fowl – Looking at the Differences
If you own a farm or have considered adding farm-type animals to your home, this can be a great way to experience something new. Adding animals like chickens can not …
Chicken, Hen, or Rooster: What’s the difference?
Most Americans only know that chickens are the white meat wrapped in plastic that they see displayed at the supermarket. This is not surprising considering only two percent live on …
Watering Options for Chickens & How Long Can They Go Without
How long chickens can go without it depends on a few things. Let’s look at some tips for keeping your birds hydrated whether you are on vacation or just worried about your waterers freezing.