Are you ready to add some feathered fun into the day for your backyard chicken flock? Have fun with Chickens! Are you ready to add some feathered fun to your backyard? I know I have been terribly serious about chickens on this blog and chicken keeping in general lately because it’s a serious business. But,…
Peace and Chickens: Can Chickens Bring World Peace? Many of us yearn for a slice of tranquility in a world that seems to spin faster each day. What if I told you peace could be found in your backyard, courtesy of some feathered friends? Many of us yearn for simplicity and tranquility in a world…
Caring for Chickens Introduction Caring for chickens requires attention to their needs throughout the year, especially during extreme seasonal changes. The two worst seasons for chickens are Winter and Summer. Chickens face unique challenges in both winter and summer and understanding how to properly care for them during these times can help make sure they…
Spoil your chickens with a dust bath. A dust bath is not necessarily essential for chickens’ health and well-being, but it makes them feel great and may help control some pests, like red mites and lice. Chickens take dust baths to clean their feathers, remove parasites like mites and lice, and maintain good skin and…
GET STARTED on the Chicken Coop Clean-Up… Why Clean Your Chicken Coop? Cleaning your chicken coop is essential for the health and well-being of your chickens. A clean chicken coop reduces the risk of disease, parasites, and unpleasant odors. It ensures that your chickens have a safe and comfortable environment, leading to happier and more…
Introduction To ensure our chickens enjoy the most comfort and well-being, we must go beyond providing ample food and water. One crucial aspect of poultry management is creating an environment for our poultry to roost or perch. What we consider a comfortable and cozy bed for a good night’s sleep differs markedly from what chickens…
No is the short answer. See the YouTube video below if you want to skip the reading. Chickens do not have teeth, so let’s get this straight. They have beaks instead of teeth, which they use to peck and eat their food. They also have a gizzard, a muscular part of their stomach, which helps…
If you’ve recently embarked on the delightful journey of raising chickens, you might wonder, “How long do these feathered friends actually live?” In this comprehensive article, we’ll crack open the mystery and explore the fascinating world of chicken lifespans. The Basics: Chicken Lifespan ~ How long do chickens live? A chicken can often strut its…
Why do Roosters become mean? In the “Tranquil” world of backyard poultry keeping, a sudden peck or lunge from a once-trusted rooster can leave even the most experienced chicken keeper bewildered, “Why do you attack me, Rooster? I thought you were my friend?” Join us as we check into the complex dynamics of rooster behavior,…
NO, you should not let your chickens eat avocados! Introduction Did you know that you should not feed your chickens avocado? They usually will not eat them, but sadly, they will sometimes. You should not give avocados to chickens; they usually know what is good for them and will not eat them. I have written…