The editorial team consists of 3rd generation chicken owners Kat, journalist, editor-in-chief, and Nick, working with illustrators and specialists in the field.
We are all big animal lovers here at Chicken Fans, so we understand the need to shelter and raise as many animals as you possibly can. But keeping various animals together to live in total harmony is a myth. Some breeds don’t get along, or worse, they could kill each other while fighting over their […]
We all like our hens where they should be: inside the run, safely on the ground. But if you’ve ever seen pictures of a chicken roosting in a tree, you already know chickens CAN fly. But how far? Or how high? Are there breeds that can not fly? Let’s find out! We’ll start with the […]
It can be frightening to notice blood in your chicken’s droppings. Sometimes it’s innocent, but it can also be a critical sign of illness. Should you worry if you see some blood in your chicken poop?
Nesting box curtains aren’t just about sprucing up your chicken coop. Ok, maybe just a little. But there are many more advantages to using curtains inside the chicken coop. Let’s find out what benefits there are and how to make them yourself! Why use nesting box curtains? Seclusion In nature, hens never lay eggs in […]
A chicken saddle is a protective guard that covers a hen’s back during mating. Enthusiastic roosters often leave a hen with bald spots on her back if she’s not carrying a chicken saddle. It’s pretty easy to sew your own chicken apron, even if you don’t have much sewing experience. We’ll go over the entire […]
Fowlpox is a slow-spreading infection that can torment a backyard chicken flock for many months. Although not contagious for humans, it can be dangerous for chickens. Since there is no cure yet, chicken owners should inform themselves.
Have you ever heard about fairy eggs? Or maybe you like to call them wind eggs, rooster eggs, or fart eggs? Let’s see what the deal is with these tiny eggs. What Are Fairy Eggs? Fairy eggs are very tiny eggs, usually without the yolk. Due to an error in the egg-making process, the hen […]
Telling you what’s going on inside a chicken’s mind after a flock member has passed is impossible. But there’s been several studies showing explicit grieving behavior in birds after losing a companion, just like a human would do. We’ll take you through the ins and outs and determine the most common chicken mourning behavior. Behavior […]
No. Most chickens don’t like to bathe in water. At least not at first. Bathing your chickens in warm water will benefit them in some cases (for example, pasty butt in chicks, flystrike, or dirty vent area). Still, overall it doesn’t have significant health benefits and will likely cause stress. Chickens clean themselves and don’t […]
Nesting boxes are essential to any poultry setup, providing a safe and comfortable place for chickens to lay their eggs. However, these boxes can quickly become uncomfortable for the birds without proper cushioning.
