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How Big Are Peacock Eggs? (Video Included)

June 26, 2021 by Russell Crow

How Big Are Peacock Eggs

Peacocks are male peafowl, it’s peahens that lay eggs. Blue Indian Peahen eggs are much larger than chicken eggs, they’re around 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. Keep in mind this varies from bird to ...

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What Color Eggs Do Cochins Lay? (Answered)

June 21, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Color Eggs Do Cochins Lay

Wondering what color eggs do Cochins lay? Cochins lay brown eggs, often having a tinted appearance. Some varieties, and this applies to bantams, in particular, lay more of a pale, light brown colored ...

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What Color Eggs Do Easter Eggers Lay? (Answered)

June 21, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Color Eggs Do Easter Eggers Lay

Easter Eggers are a crossbreed of chickens that lay blue and other colored eggs and as a result, lay a variety of different colored eggs. Typically blue or green and every shade in between, but also ...

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What Color Eggs Do Sapphire Gem Chickens Lay? (Answered)

June 19, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Color Eggs Do Sapphire Gem Chickens Lay

Want to know what color eggs do Sapphire Gem chickens lay? The answer is that they lay brown eggs. If you’re after white eggs, you need to seek out the Sapphire Chicken, which is a different ...

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What Color Eggs Do Brahmas Lay? (Answered)

June 19, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Color Eggs Do Brahmas Lay

Wondering, what color eggs do Brahmas lay? These ‘gentle giants’ lay brown eggs. The same shade of brown you commonly see on supermarket shelves. Despite being one of the largest breeds, they lay ...

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What Color Eggs Do Black Chickens Lay? (Not Black Eggs!)

June 19, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Color Eggs Do Black Chickens Lay

Wondering, what color eggs do black chickens lay? If you’re hoping for the answer to be black eggs, I’m sorry to disappoint you. There are no breeds of chicken that lay black eggs. Black chickens lay ...

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Can Chickens Eat Sweet Feed? (Explained!)

June 15, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Sweet Feed

Chickens can eat sweet feed in moderation without any issues. However, sweet feed doesn’t provide the right blend of nutritional content as chicken feed does, even if it’s high in protein. A little ...

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Can Chickens Eat Banana Peels? (Why It's Fine!)

June 15, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Banana Peels

Chickens love bananas, and they’re a good source of nutrition. You’re right to be concerned about the peel though, as the strong, rubber-like texture could be a choking hazard. However, chickens can ...

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Can Chickens Eat Cabbage Leaves? (+ Other Healthy Foods)

June 15, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Cabbage Leaves

Chickens can eat cabbage leaves, yes. In fact, cabbage is a nutrient-dense vegetable and complements a chicken’s well-balanced diet. In this article, we’re looking at the benefits of cabbage, as well ...

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When Do Welsummers Start Laying? (Numbers/Life Expectancy)

June 15, 2021 by Russell Crow

When Do Welsummers Start Laying

Welsummer chickens typically start laying eggs between 20 to 24 weeks of age (around 5-6 months). This is fairly average for a backyard chicken. Once laying, Welsummers lay around 160 large, dark ...

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When Do Easter Eggers Start Laying? (Numbers/Life Expectancy)

June 15, 2021 by Russell Crow

When Do Easter Eggers Start Laying

Easter egger chickens typically start laying eggs between 20 to 24 weeks of age (around 5-6 months). This is fairly typical for a backyard chicken. Easter eggers are hybrids and are known for their ...

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Chicken Gasping for Air and Stretching Neck? (Gapeworm Explained)

June 13, 2021 by Russell Crow

Chicken Gasping for Air and Stretching Neck

Have you noticed one or more chickens gasping for air and stretching their necks out as if it’s difficult for them to breathe in your flock?  It’s distressing to see chickens dealing with any ...

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Cracked Corn vs Whole Corn for Chickens - What I Prefer!

June 13, 2021 by Russell Crow

Cracked Corn vs Whole Corn for Chickens

Chickens love corn, there is no doubt about it. But corn comes in various sizes, shapes, and types. In this article, I’m looking at two of the most common types, cracked corn vs whole corn for ...

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Are Peacocks Protected in California? (Laws & Regulations)

June 13, 2021 by Russell Crow

Are Peacocks Protected in California

Live in California and being bothered by wild or feral peacocks? Wondering, are peacocks protected in California? The answer is, yes, peacocks are protected. In fact, you can be charged with a felony ...

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Are Peacocks Protected in Florida? (Laws & Regulations)

June 13, 2021 by Russell Crow

Are Peacocks Protected in Florida

If you live in Florida, you've almost certainly seen a peacock at some point. While it’s a magnificent sight for some, for some residents wild peacocks can be quite a nuisance. So, are peacocks ...

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Can Peacocks Eat Peanuts? (Slight Risks Explained)

June 13, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Peacocks Eat Peanuts

Peacocks can eat peanuts, yes. Peafowls are omnivores and eat a wide range of nuts, berries, seeds, and insects in the wild. In captivity, peafowls’ diets typically comprise of game feed and is ...

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Huge List of Funny Names for Peacocks (+ Some Unfunny Ones)

June 13, 2021 by Russell Crow

Funny Names for Peacocks

Looking to name a peacock? Hopefully, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this list of funny names for peacocks! Please keep in mind that this list of names are funny to me - and I’m sure not ...

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Can Peacocks Swim? (Yes, Video Included)

May 25, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Peacocks Swim

The most common answer to the question, “can peacocks swim?” is “no”. This isn’t strictly true, however, as there are plenty of videos showing peacocks and peahens swimming. Still, they’re not great ...

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Chicken Vent Pulsating? (4 Explanations!)

May 23, 2021 by Russell Crow

Chicken Vent Pulsating

Have you noticed your chicken’s vent pulsating? More often than not, this is perfectly normal and nothing to be concerned about. Sometimes this is a sign that there is an underlying health issue, ...

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Why Is My Chicken Laying Soft Eggs? (5 Reasons Explained)

May 23, 2021 by Russell Crow

Why Is My Chicken Laying Soft Eggs

If you’re raised backyard chickens for a decent amount of time, there is a good chance you will have found a soft-shelled egg in a nesting box at least once. It can be quite a shock the first time ...

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Can Chickens Eat Marigolds? (Yellower Eggs & Health Benefits)

May 20, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Marigolds

Chickens can eat marigolds, yes. Not only do you not need to be concerned, but this flowering herb provides some interesting and unique health benefits for chickens. In this article, I’m going to ...

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What Time of Year Do Hens Go Broody? (Explained!)

May 20, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Time of Year Do Hens Go Broody

Wondering; what time of year do hens go broody? Hens can go broody at any time of the year. Going broody and sitting on eggs to incubate them isn’t tied to the time of the year, there are other ...

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Can Chickens Eat Noodles? (Ramen, Pasta, etc. Explained)

May 19, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Noodles

Chickens can eat noodles, yes. Noodles come in many forms, from ramen to buckwheat, quinoa, and squash. But generally speaking, noodles are not toxic or harmful in any way, so feel free to give your ...

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Can Chickens Eat Eggplant? (Aubergine) | Only Parts of It!

May 19, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Eggplant (Aubergine)

Chickens can eat eggplant or aubergine, yes. As a member of the nightshade family, you must remove the leaves and green parts as these contain toxins. The flesh, skin, and seeds of this fruit are ...

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Why Is My Chicken Laying Down All the Time? (Explained)

May 18, 2021 by Russell Crow

Why Is My Chicken Laying Down All the Time

If one of your chickens is laying down all the time, it may be nothing to worry about. For some chickens, laying around most of the day is perfectly normal. However, it doesn't do any harm to check ...

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Health Risks of Living Near a Chicken Farm Explained

May 18, 2021 by Russell Crow

Health Risks of Living Near a Chicken Farm

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, ...

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Can Chickens Eat Earthworms? (Risks Explained)

May 18, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Earthworms

Chickens can eat earthworms, yes. In fact, earthworms make for a nutritionally dense snack. There is a small risk of parasite transfer, gapeworm in particular. But this shouldn't outweigh the benefits ...

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Can Chickens Eat Nightcrawlers? (Risks Explained)

May 18, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Nightcrawlers

Chickens can eat nightcrawlers, yes. It’s hard to stop them! There is a small risk of your chickens getting internal worms and other parasites from nightcrawlers and other worms, but this is typically ...

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When Do Chickens Start Dust Bathing? (Explained!)

May 17, 2021 by Russell Crow

When Do Chickens Start Dust Bathing

Chickens start dust bathing within days of hatching. As long as you provide some sand, you’ll see your little chicks rolling around flapping their wings. It’s a natural, innate behavior that chickens ...

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Can Chickens Eat Butter? (Why Too Much Dairy Is Bad)

May 17, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Chickens Eat Butter

Chickens can eat butter, yes. It’s not toxic or harmful, but it’s high in fats and often has salt and other preservatives and additives. So, it’s not ideal for chickens and should only be given to ...

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What Is Vent Gleet? (Candida Albicans Infection Explained)

May 17, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Is Vent Gleet

Vent Gleet is a fungal infection in chickens that causes a yellow or whitish paste-like discharge from their vent. If left untreated, vent gleet can spread to other chickens and cause some other ...

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Do Chickens Have Hair? (Plumage Layers Explained)

May 16, 2021 by Russell Crow

Do Chickens Have Hair

Chickens are covered in feathers, not hair. They do have some fine hair-like feathers, however, as you may have noticed when preparing fresh chicken with the skin on. These ‘hairs’ are called ...

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Can Quail Live With Chickens? (Reasons Why It's a Bad Idea)

May 16, 2021 by Russell Crow

Can Quail Live With Chickens

If you’re wondering; can quail live with chickens happily in the same coop, pen, run, and generally sharing the same space, unfortunately, the answer is ‘no’. In short, quail are a little too small ...

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Do Chickens Have Teeth? (How They Chew Without Teeth)

May 16, 2021 by Russell Crow

Do Chickens Have Teeth

Chickens do not have teeth, no. Birds, in general, do not have teeth as it would make it more difficult for them to fly. They do not need teeth to chew food either as they have an organ called a ...

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Do Chickens Have Ears? (Located With Pictures)

May 16, 2021 by Russell Crow

Do Chickens Have Ears

Chickens do have ears, yes. They’re quite well hidden, but if you get the chance to take a look up close you can definitely see they have ears just above their ear lobes. Hens also have great ...

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Spiritual Meaning of a Triple Yolk Egg (Explained!)

May 14, 2021 by Russell Crow

Spiritual Meaning of a Triple Yolk Egg

Interested in the spiritual meaning of a triple yolk egg? Finding a triple yolk is incredibly rare, it’s believed to be a sign of good luck and symbolize a new beginning and something special in your ...

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Spiritual Meaning of a Double Yolk Egg (Explained!)

May 14, 2021 by Russell Crow

Spiritual Meaning of a Double Yolk Egg

Wondering what the spiritual meaning of a double yolk egg is? There are a number of interesting spiritual meanings and superstitions related to double yolk eggs; good luck, the birth of twins, and new ...

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Why Do Peacocks Honk? (Peacock Sounds Decoded!)

May 14, 2021 by Russell Crow

Why Do Peacocks Honk

Peacocks make some interesting and unique sounds, one of which sounds like a ‘honk’. But, why do peacocks honk? What does it mean? Peacocks typically honk to attract a peahen as a mate, and sometimes ...

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What Do Baby Peacocks Eat? (Wild and Captivity Diets)

May 14, 2021 by Russell Crow

What Do Baby Peacocks Eat

Wondering, what do baby peacocks eat? In the wild, peachicks will be given bugs and bits of food by a mom for the first 2-4 days. Then they’re able to forage for insects, seeds, berries, and so on by ...

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Are Double Yolk Eggs Safe to Eat? (Yes! & Lucky)

May 12, 2021 by Russell Crow

Are Double Yolk Eggs Safe to Eat

Did you crack open an egg and find a double yolk inside? Double yolk eggs are perfectly safe to eat, yes. Most people see them as being even better than a single yolk egg and being a sign of good ...

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