There is some confusion around how many wings chickens have, but it’s quite simple; chickens have two wings like all birds. However, their wings are split into 3 pieces when prepared for eating, with only 2 parts typically being eaten. This is why chicken wings come prepared in different shapes, it depends on which part …
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You have a chicken laying liquid eggs there is obviously something wrong with the hen. There are a few potential reasons for a hen laying an egg without a shell, or at least not a fully formed shell. The number one cause is calcium deficiency. Why Are My Chickens Laying Liquid Eggs? If your chickens …
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If you have a chicken laying soft eggs at night there are a few possible causes. The most common cause of soft eggs is a lack of calcium in a hen’s diet. Although, it may also be due to environmental or other stress, or an underlying illness. In this article, I’m going to cover some …
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Buff Orpington chickens start laying eggs between 22-26 weeks of age (about 6 months). You should be able to tell if your Buff Orpingtons are point-of-lay and close to laying their first egg when their combs and wattles redden and they start to squat. How Many Eggs Do Buff Orpingtons Lay? With any chicken breed, …
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You may have heard that one of the unique characteristics of Silkies is that they have more toes than you average chicken. This is, in fact, very true – Silkies have 5 toes on each foot. Most chickens have 4 toes, although Silkies are not the only breed to have 5. Silkies and Their Unique …
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Thinking about keeping chickens indoors? You might want to read through the dangers of keeping chicken chickens in your house before you make a decision! First of all, I want to point out that I am a backyard chicken enthusiast and I love chickens – as I’m sure most of you reading this do too. …
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Chickens do eat dog poop, yes. Much to the disgust of us watching, it’s perfectly normal – but gross – behavior that comes naturally to them. Being gross aside, there are some potential health risks though so it’s something that should be avoided if possible. Why Is My Chicken Eating Dog Poop? If you witnessed …
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Wild chickens have been a nuisance to the residents of Oahu and Hawaii for decades – as well as being a pretty amusing and popular tourist attraction! If you’re as interested as I am in these wild chickens, here’s the history of chickens in Hawaii Oahu. Why Are There Chickens All Over Oahu? Oahu or …
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Yes, Silkies are friendly, very friendly. Almost all backyard chickens are friendly (a few roosters aside!), but Silkies, in particular, are known for their docile, calm, friendly, and personable temperament. This combined with the fact that Silkies have a unique, fluffy, and cute appearance makes them one of the most interesting and appreciated breeds of …
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Silkie hatching eggs and chicks cost anywhere from $3-10, and grown hens and cockerels are typically in the $20-40 range depending on the variety. There are also show birds that command a much higher price tag. In this article, we’re looking at how much Silkies cost, where you can buy Silkies hear you, and why …
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