The editorial team consists of 3rd generation chicken owners Kat, journalist, editor-in-chief, and Nick, working with illustrators and specialists in the field.
As a chicken keeper, you might have noticed your hen squat or crouch when you approach her. It almost looks like they’re scared of you; however, that is not the case. This is a natural behavior for any young hen as she reaches sexual maturity. Let’s find out what this means and why your chicken […]
Kids call each other ‘chicken’ when one of them is scared or frightened easily, and it’s not that far-fetched. Chickens scare easily. As prey animals, they have their guard up at all times and are on the lookout for dangers or predators. Let’s address the five most common reasons why your chicken is scared. And […]
Chickens that cough, sneeze, and produce pale, deformed eggs might suffer from Infectious Bronchitis. It’s a very common and widespread disease that spreads quickly through the flock. It’s caused by a coronavirus, should we be worried?
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Majid T. DVM Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, IUB Our chicken eggs come in wide varieties, shapes, and textures. Abnormal eggs aren’t that uncommon. Once your hens are old enough to start laying, chances are, during their lifetime, they’ll lay some abnormal-looking eggs. But when blood is involved, it’s best to […]
Chickens talk. They do, a lot! But there’s more to chicken sounds than a rooster’s crow or the song of a hen laying a fresh egg. It might seem like your chicken is sometimes purring. Yes, purring, like a cat. It’s not that uncommon, and we’ll address all you need to know about this behavior. […]
Chickens are known to be very hardy animals, and they can endorse quite extreme situations. But what about their food and water intake? How long can chickens survive without food? And what if you forget to feed them once in a while? Let’s find out. how long can chickens survive without food? An adult chicken […]
If you have chickens, chances are you’ve seen a soft shell egg. There are several reasons why hens can lay soft shelled eggs, and you should not worry at all if it happens once.
But why do chickens lay soft shell eggs? How can you prevent it from happening?
Let’s dive into the world of eggshells and figure out what’s going on.
Wyandotte chickens are an American chicken breed. They are ideal for both meat and egg production and are considered an excellent option for beginners. The most popular color in Wyandotte chickens is the Silver Laced, but together with the experts of the Dutch Wyandotte Club, we have explored all possible colors and characteristics of this […]
Many backyard chicken keepers tend to house more than one sort of bird or poultry. Maybe you’re thinking about adding ducks or swans to your chicken flock. Or perhaps you’ve had some success introducing pheasants and are willing to try something new, like peafowl? Adding different kinds of birds in the same backyard isn’t without […]
There is a lot of debate going on about whether to wash fresh farm eggs or not. Fresh eggs can get dirty with feathers, dirt, feces, and blood,… so we understand the need to clean and disinfect your hens’ fresh eggs before eating or storing them. We’ll explain all pros and cons of washing fresh […]
