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 […]
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 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 can lay eggs in all colors, including white, brown, blue, green, and even pink. But how do the eggs get this color? And how much is genetically defined? Scientific research added a lot of insights in the last decade. Let’s have a look at egg color and explore chicken genetics. How does an egg […]
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 […]
Chickens are curious animals, and they can be quite the escape artists. They’ll fly or jump over the fencing and wander off to wherever the day takes them. Let’s find out whether chickens find their way back home. And how do they do that? Can chickens find their way home? Absolutely! Chickens may wander off […]
Both animals need companionship for their well-being, but can chickens and guinea pigs live together? No, they are not made to keep each other company. There are several health dangers to consider when mixing animal species, and guinea pigs and chickens are not the best match. We’ll tell you why! Why Can’t Guinea Pigs and […]
Chickens are creatures of habit. They never stay up too late or oversleep. Depending on the season, they go roosting early in the evening (or even late afternoon) or late at night. But it all depends on the time of dusk and dawn. When you’re new to chicken keeping or introducing new hens to your […]
