Are you blaming your neighbor’s chickens for attracting rats into your yard? No one wants rodents and other vermin coming anywhere near their homes, I certainly don’t! If you think your neighbor’s coop and chickens are to blame, here are a few things I recommend doing: Be 100% Sure Your Neighbor’s Chickens Are Attracting Rats …
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Unlike some animals, chickens do not have night vision – in fact, they’re often referred to as having ‘night blindness’. So, do chickens need light at night, or will they get a better night’s sleep in the dark? The answer is that chickens do like it to be dark while they sleep, and it’s better …
Sometimes, it comes as a surprise to some that ‘chicken’ is the word for both males and females. Female chickens are called hens, and male chickens are called roosters. It’s important to note that roosters and hens are very different in the roles they play in a flock. Although, it’s not always easy for the …
How to Tell if a Chicken Is a Rooster (5 Key Differences) Read More »
It’s alarming to see a chicken hunched up, tail down, and acting strange. If you do see one of your chickens in this position, without alarming you, it’s often a sign that the hen is egg bound. Here is a look at what it means when a hen is egg bound, other signs a chicken …
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If you’re thinking about raising backyard chickens – or maybe your neighbor is – you’re probably wondering, does chicken poop smell? There’s no escaping it with any pets, you’re going to have to spend some time cleaning up poop! I can’t lie, chicken poop does smell. But it’s honestly not as bad as you might …
Chickens don’t have it easy, there are a number of predators that will attack them and steal their eggs given the chance. If you know that you have weasels in your area, you’re right to question – do weasels eat chickens? The answer, unfortunately, is that yes, weasels, stoats, minks, and other small mammals in …
Do Weasels Eat Chickens? (Yes – How To Stop Them!) Read More »
I’m a fan of impressive, mind-blowing statistics – which lead me down the path of finding out how many chickens are eaten a day across the world! The numbers are absolutely staggering! Here is what I was able to find out: How Many Chickens Are Eaten a Day?* To give you the best estimate off …
How Many Chickens Are Eaten a Day? (Almost 200 Million!) Read More »
Ever wondered, “how do chickens breathe in the egg?” I know I used to until I had someone explain to me how chickens – and other birds – breathe while inside an egg. It’s a fascinating topic and further proof that nature really is magnificent! How Do Chickens Breathe in the Egg? When an embryo …
How Do Chickens Breathe in the Egg? (Air Sac Explained) Read More »
One of the questions that come up a lot when discussing egg-laying hens is, “why do chickens lay unfertilized eggs?” The obvious answer from our standpoint is that it’s because we need eggs to eat. But there has to be a lot more to it than that. Plus, it comes as a surprise to many …
Why Do Chickens Lay Unfertilized Eggs? (Explained) Read More »
Ever wondered, “how do chickens make egg shells?” I know I have. Everything about an egg is a miracle, and nothing fascinates me more than how the shell is formed. It’s one of those things, if you think about it for too long it really starts to blow your mind, doesn’t it? Here is a …
How Do Chickens Make Egg Shells? (It’s Fascinating) Read More »
