The editorial team consists of 3rd generation chicken owners Kat, journalist, editor-in-chief, and Nick, working with illustrators and specialists in the field.
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.
One of the most upsetting issues when keeping chickens is dealing with a red mites infestation inside the chicken coop. Eradicating mites is difficult and time-consuming, but on the other hand, preventing red mites is quite an easy task!
Painting your chicken coop is a great idea to make it weatherproof, durable, and easy to clean. You can paint the outside as well as the inside. On top of that, it has a deterrent effect on red mites and other parasites. But what paint do you choose?
Pinless peepers, or chicken blinders, are often used to prevent a chicken from pecking and bullying other chickens or pulling its feathers. But do they work? And do pinless peepers hurt a chicken? The answer is very simple. Yes, pinless peepers prevent feather pecking and aggressive behavior. No, pinless peepers don’t hurt your chickens, as […]
Let’s start by addressing a common misconception. Most roosters are not aggressive at all. In rare cases, roosters turn against chicken keepers or are antagonistic toward the hens. There are some tricks to tame aggressive roosters or calm them down; however, this takes time, and success isn’t guaranteed. When the behavior doesn’t improve after a […]
Maybe using the deep litter method in a chicken coop is something you’ve heard of before. It can make things easier for you as you won’t have to clean out the chicken droppings every week. The deep litter method is a way of composting your chicken’s droppings by letting them build up over time. But […]
Silkies make great pets. They’re gentle and friendly and stay small, so it’s pretty easy to keep them temporarily inside the house to enjoy their social nature. But what happens when they poop? Can Silkie chickens wear diapers? And if so, what is a good Silkie chicken diaper? Find our complete article on Silkie chickens […]
Chickens need a roosting place in the chicken coop to sleep and spend the night. They stand upright on perches while they sleep. It’s their instinct to sleep standing on branches in a tree, so that’s what we mimic in the chicken coop. We’ll tackle everything you need to know: But first things first: What […]
