Wondering what the health risks of living near a chicken farm are? It’s no secret that some chicken farms house tens of thousands of chickens in confined spaces. There are some risks of diseases, bacteria spreading, and of course, the smell. In this article, I’m going to explain what you do – and don’t – …
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With any pets comes the inevitable chore of cleaning up after them. Chickens are no exception, and there are some potential dangers to be aware of when cleaning their chicken coop. Here’s a guide to staying safe while keeping your coop nice and clean! How Often Should You Clean out a Chicken Coop? Typically, you …
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Pheasants can live with chickens, yes. There are some general rules to follow to ensure both your chickens and pheasants are safe. Both species need their space and each has some specific conditions, but it’s really not difficult at all. Do Chickens and Pheasants Get Along? Generally speaking, chickens and pheasants will get along just …
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Eating eggs is often the topic of controversy within the vegan community. There are some vegans that say it’s ethical to eat ‘cruelty-free eggs’ from hens in a backyard setting, calling themselves “veggans”. While other vegans are quick to say it strictly breaks the vegan code. But strictly speaking, eggs are an animal product so …
If you’re thinking about keeping peacocks or peahens with chickens, they can absolutely live happily together if managed property. You do have to keep in mind that peacocks and chickens are very different in many ways though. Can You Raise Peacocks With Chickens? You can raise peafowl with chickens, yes. I’ve read numerous accounts and …
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You can eat the comb of a chicken if you want to do so, yes. In fact, in some parts of the world, it’s somewhat of a delicacy. It’s not to everyone’s taste though, it has a “gelatinous texture” and not a lot of flavor. It’s more a case of stomaching it mentally for most …
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There is no ‘correct’ answer as to when it’s the best time to dub a rooster. Some roosters are dubbed at just a day old or while they’re young chicks. While others are dubbed after their combs and wattles have developed up to a year old. What Does Dubbing a Chicken Mean? “Dubbing” is the …
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I’m sure you’ve heard about various hacks to stop the water in your chicken bucket or waterer freezing at temperature drops. Ping pong balls, heat tape, bird table water heaters, heated pet bowls… they all work to some extent. But how about putting a salt water bottle in your chickens’ waterer, does that stop water …
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Capon chickens are male chickens that were castrated before reaching sexual maturity. They are also fed a rich diet, typically including milk or porridge, and this results in a more flavorful and less ‘gamey’ tasting meat. This type of poultry was considered a luxury in the early 20th century. Being bigger than regular chickens, it …
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It’s possible that chickens will eat too much grit given the chance, yes. This isn’t often the case, but if a chicken does eat too much grit they risk suffering an impacted crop. You should leave out an excess of grit, but it’s your responsibility to monitor how much your flock is eating. Will Chickens …
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