Are you wondering, why do chickens lay double yolk eggs? Cracking open an egg to find a double-yolk is rare, but it’s always a nice surprise and believed to bring good luck. In this article, I’m ...
When Do Bantam Chickens Start Laying Eggs?
Bantam chickens typically start laying eggs around 24-28 weeks of age (6-7 months). The exact age does depend on what type of bantam you have, of course. As well as some other environmental ...
Cleaning Chicken Coops: Dangers and Risks Explained
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 ...
Can Chickens Eat Dog Food? (Safe, Healthy, Nutritious?)
Yes, chickens can eat dog food, so don’t panic if your flock has been munching up leftover dog (or cat) food. It’s not ideal though, and a lot more expensive than chicken feed. The bulk of a hen’s ...
Do Chickens Vomit? (Reasons Hens Throw Up!)
Chickens do not vomit in the same way as we do. They can ‘throw up’ contents from their crop, stomach, and digestive system, however. This is usually a sign that there is something wrong with your hen ...
What Is the Gestation Period for a Chicken? (Incubation Duration)
The gestation period for a chicken is 20-21 days. This is the period of time it takes for a fertilized egg to hatch a chick after being incubated at the right temperature. It takes around 24-26 hours ...
Do People Eat Peacocks? Where Peafowl Is on the Menu
People do eat peacock in some countries, yes. There are different laws regarding certain species of peafowl in different countries, so it’s not a simple answer. Most commonly, in China the Indian Blue ...
What Does Peacock Taste Like? (Taste and Comparisons)
Interested to know what peacock tastes like? Some people say peafowl tastes a lot like turkey, while others say it’s very similar to other game birds like pheasants and quail. If you’ve not tasted any ...
Do Peahens Lay Eggs Without a Mate? (Unfertilized Eggs, Yes)
Peahens do lay eggs without a mate, yes. You need a peacock (male peafowl) in your ostentation of peafowl if you want fertilized eggs, and ultimately peachicks. But peahens will lay unfertilized eggs ...
How High Can Chickens Fly With Clipped Wings?
If you’re concerned about your chickens escaping or don’t want them flying, clipping their wings is the most common solution. With both wings properly clipped, a chicken will only be able to jump as ...
Why Do Chickens Rub Their Beaks on the Ground? (4 Reasons)
If you’ve spent any time around chickens, you will have witnessed them rubbing their beaks on the ground. Or, on other objects and surfaces - maybe even rubbing their beaks on you! But why do they ...
Why Do Chickens Scratch the Ground? (5 Reasons Explained)
Of all the behaviors innate to chickens, scratching the ground is one of the most obvious. Almost as soon as they hatch and are able to walk around, chickens will scratch and peck at the ...
Can Roosters Eat Layer Feed? (What to Feed Roosters)
If you’re raising roosters and hens together, you’re right to question whether or not roosters can eat layer feed. The answer is, yes, roosters can eat layer feed just fine. But, it’s not ideal as ...
Can Roosters Fly? (No, But They Sure Try)
No, roosters, and all chickens for that matter, can’t fly - at least not very far. The best most roosters can do is to take a run up and have a good flap, and they can sometimes clear a fence a few ...
How Often Do Peacocks Lay Eggs? (They Don't, Peahens Do!)
A lot of people ask; how often do peacocks lay eggs? First of all, peacocks are males - it’s peahens that lay eggs! Peahens do not lay eggs in their first year, after they reach maturity, during a ...
Can Chickens Eat Shrimp? (+ Other Seafood)
Yes, chickens can eat shrimp. In fact, backyard chickens can eat most seafood and they love picking apart crustaceans and shellfish. If you have leftover shrimp, I’m sure your flock will be more than ...
Can Chickens Eat Split Peas? (A Look At Legumes, Beans, Veggies + More)
Chickens can eat split peas, yes. Sometimes you’ll see split peas in general bird mixes. They’re not toxic or harmful in any way, but split peas do not contain much in the way of good nutrition. Stick ...
Can Chickens Fly Over Fences? (2 Considerations)
One of the first questions most people ask when they’re considering getting backyard chickens; “can chickens fly over fences?” You don’t want to lose your chickens, neither do you want to have to ...
Why Do Chickens Have Wings if They Can't Fly? (Answered)
Chickens have wings because they are birds, although due to thousands of years of selective breeding to make them fatter so they produce more meat, they are far too heavy to fly. That said, even ...
Peacock Feathers Meaning Bad Luck or Good Luck? (Both Sides Explored)
This really depends on who you ask, and what you believe in. In the western world, it’s generally believed that peacock feathers can bring bad luck. While most of the eastern world believes that the ...
Prophetic Meanings Of Peacock Feathers Explained!
There are few patterns and sights more iconic and spiritual than that of a peacock feather. The prophetic meaning of peacock feathers is varied, but it’s an incredibly interesting topic that can be ...
Can Peacocks Eat Bread? (Feeding Dos and Don'ts)
Peacocks can eat bread, but it doesn’t provide much in the way of the important minerals, vitamins, and nutrients they need. Therefore, it’s better to avoid giving them bread and other human foods and ...
Do Female Peacocks Spread Their Feathers? (Yes, But Not Like Peacocks)
Female peacocks, called peahens, do spread their tail feathers but it’s nothing like the display a male peacock will make when fanning their tail feathers. Peahens do not have large colorful tail ...
How to Tell the Age of a Peacock (Different Stages)
If you’re wondering how to tell the age of a peacock, there are some physical characteristics that will help you get a good idea of their age. If the bird is less than one year old, it’ll have ...
Difference Between Male and Female Peacocks (With Pictures)
Peacock is the term most people use for both male and female peafowl. The correct terms, however, are ‘peacock’ for the males, and ‘peahen’ for the females. Both of which are peafowl, which is the ...
What Do Peacocks Drink? (The Dos and Don'ts)
Peacocks and peahens drink water. In the wild, they’ll find and drink just about any water source they can find. In captivity, all you have to do is provide fresh drinking water and they’ll drink all ...
Where Do Peacocks Sleep? (Roosting Habits Explained)
Peacocks like to sleep on a roosting bar, perch, or somewhere up high. This is because in the wild, peafowl will sleep up high to stay safe from predators. They’ll do the save in captivity, so you ...
A Group Of Peacocks Is Called a Party, Ostentation, Muster, or Pride!
If you’ve heard a group of peacocks referred to as a party, this isn’t wrong. There are, however, more collective terms for groups of peacocks. A group of peafowl is also called an “ostentation”, ...
How Long Do Peacocks Live In Captivity?
In captivity, peacocks and peafowl typically live between 10-20 years. I have found records of Indian peafowl living to the ripe old age of 30 years, but around 15 years is the average. How Can You ...
How Far Do Peacocks Roam? (Ideal Space Requirements)
There are some factors that influence how far peacocks will roam, but generally speaking, they will roam for miles in any given direction if they feel like it. This doesn’t mean you’ll lose your ...
Chicken Earlobes Turning White (Possible Reasons Explained)
If you have chickens with earlobes that are turning white it can be quite a shock at first. More often than not, however, it’s just pigmentation that happens due to age, the breed, or for some reasons ...
How Long Does a Chicken Stay With Her Chicks? (How To Help)
After sitting on her eggs for around 21 days until they hatch, a chicken will typically stay with her chicks for 6 to 8 weeks. When her chicks are old enough to fend for themselves, the mother hen ...
When Do Brahma Chickens Start Laying Eggs?
Brahma chickens are slower to mature and lay eggs later than most backyard breeds. Generally speaking, Brahma chickens start laying their first egg at around 7 months of age. They’ll start by ...
When Do Dominique Chickens Start Laying Eggs?
Dominique chickens typically start laying eggs around 22-24 weeks of age (about 6 months). This is pretty much the ‘average’ age for a pullet to start laying. They’ll start out laying smaller eggs, ...
When to Start Chickens on Layer Feed?(+ Best Feed Options)
Most hens will lay their first egg around 18 weeks of age. It’s best practice to start your chickens on a layer feed when they’re either 18 weeks old or when they lay their first egg - whichever comes ...
Can Pheasants Live With Chickens? (It's Not That Difficult)
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, ...
Can You Eat Egg Laying Chickens? (What to Expect)
You can eat egg laying chickens, yes. Chicken meat has a different taste and texture as the bird ages, so it’s more to do with how old the chicken is than whether or not they’re laying. If a chicken ...
Can Vegans Eat Eggs From Backyard Chickens?
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 ...
Do Chickens Have Thumbs? (Opposable Digits/Fingers Explained)
Chickens do not have thumbs, no. At least, certainly not in the sense that we do. Obviously, chickens do not have hands or digits they can use to hold things. They have wings, although interestingly ...
Do Chickens Lay Eggs When Molting? (+ How to Help Your Chooks)
Most chickens will stop laying eggs while molting. Molting typically occurs each year when sunlight hours are decreasing in the lead-up to winter. Chickens will spend anywhere between 8-16 weeks ...