The editorial team consists of 3rd generation chicken owners Kat, journalist, editor-in-chief, and Nick, working with illustrators and specialists in the field.
Nothing more exciting than finding a purple egg in the nesting box. But how does the egg get its purple color, and what breeds can produce such beauties? What chickens lay purple eggs? Croad Langshans, Favorelles, and Olive Eggers can produce eggs with a purple, pink, or plum-colored shine. The color results from reddish pigments […]
Chickens can lay white, brown, blue, green, and even pink eggs. The eggshell color is controlled by genetics and varies per breed. A chicken egg colors chart provides an overview of the egg color per breed. You can consult the charts on this page or download the chicken egg colors charts as free printables. Free […]
The internet is full of stories about black chicken eggs. It’s all hype, there are no chickens that lay black eggs. The key takeaways are: Let’s dive in head first with the million-dollar question. What Chicken lays Black Eggs? There are no chickens that lay black eggs. Black chicken breeds like Ayam Cemani, Mystic Onyx, […]
Roosters don’t have a penis and only have a small internal bump. However, they do carry the genes to grow a big penis. Let’s see what’s going on. Do Roosters have a Penis? Roosters don’t have a penis or any other external reproductive organ. Penile development in the embryo is shut down by Bmp-proteins after […]
Chickens don’t pee or urinate, but they do have kidneys that produce urine. It’s one of the most common questions we get, so let’s tackle it once and for all. Do chickens pee? Chickens don’t pee with urine streams as they have no bladder or urethra. Their kidneys produce urine with uric acid. This urine […]
Let’s face it. Chickens will gobble up almost anything you give them, especially sweet-tasting fruits like melons, strawberries, or mangoes. But are mangoes good for them? Can you share the leftovers of your mango, such as skin and pit? Can chickens eat a whole mango? Let’s find out! Can Chickens eat mango? Yes, chickens can […]
Let’s face it, most of us keep chickens for their delicious eggs that cover our daily breakfast needs. So let’s assume you have more than one or two hens in your flock. They need to be comfortable and at ease, especially when laying eggs. How many nesting boxes should you provide? Let’s find out. How […]
A group of chickens is a flock. A group of baby chicks that hatched together is a brood of chicks. On top of that, several other collective nouns also refer to a group of chickens. All Names for Groups of Chickens The word flock is by far the most common collective noun for any group […]
Chicken plumage consists of several feather groups that cover the bird’s body. These feather groups all have very specific names, which can be overwhelming if you are new to chickens. We discuss the feathers of the hackles, saddle, tail, wings, and legs. Especially the wings have a complex feather structure. We also discuss more exotic […]
A hen’s nesting box is where they feel safe, enclosed, and comfortable. So, comparing all options on the market to choose the best one for your flock is important.
