Nick is a chicken fan, writer, and an all-time chicken fanboy holding a master in engineering. He has a passion for chemistry and he loves running with his border collie that's protecting his flock.
Chickens are shaking their head for different reasons. When head-shaking and scratching become more frequent, it can indicate an underlying condition. Should you be worried? Let’s find out. Why does a Chicken Shake its Head? Chickens naturally shake their head from irritation. It’s usually something innocent like annoying flies, a difficult swallow, or water in […]
We don’t want to be the party poopers here at Chicken Fans. But we all know alcohol, including beer, isn’t good for us. Even moderate consumption comes with health risks. What about chickens? Can chickens drink beer? No, chickens can’t drink any beer as it contains toxic amounts of alcohol. Even non-alcoholic beers contain too […]
When you notice a chicken drinking an excessive amount of water, this can be a sign of an underlying condition. Unfortunately, there are a lot of conditions that can lead to increased thirst. Should you be worried?
When a chicken has bubbles in the eye, it’s a clear sign something is wrong. Foamy eyes can indicate a severe underlying condition. With so many possible causes, it isn’t easy to put a diagnosis. How do you tackle this?
Chickens seem to be walking on chopsticks. Like most birds, you never see them walking backward. So can they walk backward? Let’s see. Can chickens walk backward? How do chickens walk backward? Why do chickens rarely walk backward? Why does my chicken walk backward? Can chickens fly backward? Summary Can chickens walk backward? Yes, chickens […]
If you toss away spicy pepper scraps in the bin, it might be time to reconsider because chickens can eat spicy food. In fact, they can tolerate much more than humans. But can they taste spicy food, is it healthy for them, and is it a good idea to feed them with spicy food? Let’s […]
Chinchilla dust is high-quality natural dust for chinchillas to bathe. Chickens also love dust baths, regularly rooting in filthy soil. At first glance, chinchilla dust looks like a superior bathing solution for chickens. But is it safe for our beloved birds? To find out, we first need to understand what chinchilla dust is. What is […]
Cloudy eyes can look terrifying in chickens. And with reason. A cloudy eye is a clinical sign of many terrible eye conditions. Should you be worried?
Yellow diarrhea in chickens looks scary. Diarrhea is problematic, but if it’s yellow, all alarms go off. What’s the culprit of these liquid droppings, and what should you do?
You might have heard somebody bragging about a chicken laying two eggs a day. Or maybe you are wondering why you have more eggs than chickens today. Did you miss an egg yesterday? Let’s find out and ask the million-dollar question. Can chickens lay 2 eggs in one day? Yes, chickens can sometimes lay two […]
