The editorial team consists of 3rd generation chicken owners Kat, journalist, editor-in-chief, and Nick, working with illustrators and specialists in the field.
The chicken’s digestive system consists of several organs working together to break down food. A basic understanding helps to recognize everyday situations, like a bulging crop or brown cecal droppings. It also helps to identify unusual conditions and to understand how several diseases affect the health of your chickens. We cover everything there is to […]
It’s a common problem for many chicken keepers: filling the chicken feeder with high-quality pellet feed, only to notice that your birds haven’t touched it the next day. Quite frustrating as your chickens are pretty good at acting like they’re starving to death even though plenty of pellets are available. Why won’t your chickens eat […]
Chickens can be quite the escape artists. This can be annoying, especially when dealing with neighbors nearby or living in a neighborhood with many predators. However, it can be tricky to catch a chicken. We’ll tell you how to catch a chicken safely and calmly so it won’t stress your beloved bird. 5 ways to […]
Chickens are creatures of habit. They roost between dusk and dawn, no matter what time of year it is, and will never oversleep or stay up late. But what if your chicken starts to sleep for an extended period during the day? Should you worry something is up with your bird? Let’s address the most […]
The Marans is a French breed of chickens that lay beautiful dark brown eggs. They’re a pretty large breed, which makes them excellent chickens to keep both for meat and eggs. Marans are very popular among chicken keepers worldwide due to their friendly nature and excellent egg-laying skills! Let’s have a closer look at these […]
Canker in chickens is a widespread parasitic disease known for its cheesy yellowish patches in the back of a chicken’s mouth. Severe strains of the parasite can cause a devastating disease. Luckily enough, there is medication available.
Let’s look at canker in chickens and how to deal with it.
It can be quite alarming to find your chicken bleeding from the mouth. Should you worry when you find your bird with blood on the beak?
Let’s see.
Some dogs eat whatever crosses their path. Rocks, trash, socks, and even poop. It drives many dog keepers crazy as it’s a worrying and disgusting habit that is dangerous for your pet. What if they suddenly eat chicken poop? How harmful is it when a dog eats a chicken’s droppings? Let’s find out. Why does […]
Geraniums are popular flowers in many gardens. However, geraniums are toxic to cats, dogs, and livestock. At the same time, geranium extract is used as an essential oil in the poultry industry. This raises some questions, are geraniums safe for chickens? Let’s see. Can chickens eat Geraniums? Chickens can eat all 422 types of geraniums, […]
If you regularly crack an egg, you’ve probably noticed meat spots once in a while: tiny brown pieces floating around in the egg whites. Although safe to eat, they don’t look that appetizing. Let’s have a closer look at those tiny brown spots and how they end up in our eggs. What are Meat Spots […]
