You’ve spotted lice crawling around on one of your chickens while handling her, and you’re freaked out. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Can people get lice from chickens? Should you be ...
Chicken Comb Flopped Over? (My Story and Solution)
If one of your chickens’ combs has flopped over this is usually - but not always - a sign that there is some kind of health issue. If their comb is also paler than it should be, there is almost ...
Why Do Chickens Roll in Dirt? (Dust Baths Explained)
If you own chickens or have been around them for any period of time, you will have seen them rolling around in a dirt pit acting like they’re fighting an invisible enemy. But, why do chickens roll ...
Can Chickens Eat Popcorn? (Yup, and Kernels)
Corn is great for chickens, they love it. But what about popcorn? Can chickens eat popcorn? Should you be sharing your leftovers with them? Chickens can eat popcorn, yes. It’s definitely a treat ...
Do Chickens Fart? (Admit It, It's Interesting!)
Be honest with me, and yourself - you’ve asked yourself or someone the question - do chickens fart? before. Haven’t you? Humans are curious by nature, you’re not the odd one out if you’ve found ...
How Often Do Chickens Poop? (An Important Q&A!)
A question that people always ask me - especially when handling chickens - is, how often do chickens poop? It’s an interesting question, and one you should know the answer to if you’re going to be ...
Can Chickens Eat Bread? (Yes, With a Small 'But')
Almost everyone reading this will have fed bread to the birds, ducks, and probably your chickens if you have some. You should always check if chickens can eat foods before giving it to them though. ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Louisiana | Chicks for Sale
Looking for farms and hatcheries in Louisiana selling baby chicks and fertilized eggs to hatch at home? I’ve done some investigating. There aren’t a lot of options in the Louisiana area that I was ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Kentucky | Chicks for Sale
If you live in Kentucky and you want to add to or start your own flock of backyard chickens, you need a farm or hatchery in Kentucky selling baby chicks. This isn’t always easy, chick sellers are ...
Does a Chicken Run Need a Roof? (Yes, Here's Why)
Does a chicken run need a roof? Yes, a chicken run does need a roof of some kind. The run is their outdoor space, but it needs to be enclosed for safety reasons. Both to stop chickens getting out and ...
Can Chickens Eat Bell Peppers? (Risks and Benefits)
Can chickens eat bell peppers? Are the seeds ok for chickens? Does the color of the pepper make a difference? These are all sensible questions if you use a lot of bell peppers and want to share ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Kansas | Chicks for Sale
If you’re looking for chicken hatcheries in Kansas, your options are limited. As at the time of writing this, your best bet is to visit Heartland Hatchery in Amsterdam, MO to see chicks in ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Iowa | Chicks for Sale
Looking for farms, breeders, or hatcheries in Iowa selling chicks and eggs to hatch at home? I’ve done the hard work for you, here is a list of all the hatcheries I was able to find in Iowa selling ...
Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs? (8 Reasons)
It can be quite worrying when a hen or several hens suddenly stop laying. There is often a simple reason and an easy solution however, you just need to know what the reason is. If you’re looking ...
How Often to Change Chicken Bedding? (Best Practices)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. One of the myths about keeping chickens is that their coop requires cleaning out often and it’s a smelly and ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Indiana | Chicks for Sale
Looking for farms and hatcheries in Indiana selling chicks and eggs to hatch at home? There isn’t a lot that I was able to find. The businesses I was able to find look great though, so I recommend ...
How to Keep Dogs and Chickens (In Harmony)
A lot of people keep dogs and chickens in the same home, but it can be a touchy situation introducing a dog to chickens. For a lot of dog breeds, it’s their natural instinct to attack and kill ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Illinois | Chicks for Sale
Looking for a farm or chicken hatchery in Illinois where you can buy chicks or eggs to hatch at home? The backyard chicken community is huge in Illinois. It’s easy to see why too, it’s fun keeping ...
Can You Eat Kauai Chicken Eggs? (+ How to Test It's Safe)
If you’ve been to the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai, you would have noticed the huge population of wild chickens roaming around. Some locals like them, some are indifferent, and some find them ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Idaho | Chicks for Sale
Looking for a chicken hatchery in Idaho to buy some baby chicks or fertilized eggs to hatch at home? I’ve put together a list of all the hatcheries I could find that offer various breeds of ages of ...
Valbazen for Chickens: Safe and Effective Dewormer
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Chickens are prone to worms and other parasites, but it doesn’t have to be a problem. There are some effective ...
Can Chickens Eat Lavender? (Yes, Here's Why)
Lavender is one of the most powerful and beneficial herbs. There are loads of positive health benefits for us using lavender, but do those benefits also apply to chickens? Can chickens eat ...
Chicken Hatchery Georgia: List of Places to Buy Chickens
If you live in Georgia and are looking for baby chicks or chickens for your backyard flock, I’ve put together a list of chicken hatcheries in Georgia to help you out. Take a look at the list below ...
Chicken Hatchery Florida: List of Places to Buy Chickens
Looking for chicken hatcheries in Florida to buy some chicks for your backyard flock? There are loads of hatcheries and farms in Florida selling chicks and eggs to hatch, so you should be ...
What Sounds Do Chickens Make? (With Videos and Examples)
Wondering; what sounds do chickens make and how they communicate with each other and you? Chicken noises are an interesting topic. As backyard chicken owners, we all find ourselves talking to our ...
Chicken Breathing With Mouth Open: 6 Possible Reasons
Finding one of your chickens breathing with their mouth open can be worrying. It’s fairly common with backyard chickens, however, and more often than not it will be something simple that will ...
Are No Crow Collars Cruel? (Safe Ways to Stop Crowing)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. One of the most controversial products in the backyard chicken world is “No Crow Collars”. It raises the question, ...
Can Chickens Eat Coffee Grounds? (No, Here's Why)
Coffee grounds and coffee chaff is good for composting, and I know a lot of you reading this will use it in your yard. So, it raises the question - can chickens eat coffee grounds if they come across ...
What Animal Bites Heads off Chickens? (Predators Identified)
The animals that most commonly bite the heads off of chickens are raccoons and owls. Although other potential predators include feral cats, hawks, dogs, foxes, and coyotes. It’s upsetting finding ...
How Long Do Silkie Chickens Live? (+ Other Silkie Facts)
Silkie chickens live between 7-9 years on average. There are some things you can do to ensure they live a long and happy life, however, and I’ve heard of Silkies living to 12-13 years of ...
Can Chickens Eat Cilantro? (and Corriander)
Can chickens eat cilantro? Are herbs good for chicks? How much of their diet should be made up of greens, herbs, and other foods other than their feed? Read on for answers to these questions and ...
Best Chicken Hatcheries in California! (2021) Chicks & Hatching Eggs
If you’re looking for chicken hatcheries in California, you’re spoiled for choice. I’ve put together a list of farms and hatcheries selling chicks and chickens to help you find some new additions ...
Chicken Hatchery Connecticut: List of Places to Buy Chickens
If you’re looking for chicken hatcheries in Connecticut to pick up some new additions to your flock, I’ve listed the farms and hatcheries I was able to find. Here are the contact details for ...
Chicken Comb Turning Black: Diseases/Frostbite Causes
Noticed a chicken comb turning black in your flock? The color and health of a chicken’s comb is a good indicator of their general health. If you see black spots or anything else out of the norm, you ...
Can Chickens Eat Olives? (Yes, but..)
Chickens can eat olives, yes. Olives provide some good nutritional benefits for chickens. Uncured olives are better as they’ve not been cured in brine, salt, or any other preservatives. Will ...
California White Chicken: Size, Egg Laying, Facts...
The California White Chicken is a wonderful breed. They are fun, easy to keep as backyard pets, and excellent layers producing around 300 large white eggs a year. It’s a sex-linked cross breed ...
How Long Do Chickens Sit on Eggs?
Chickens will sit on eggs for around 21 days as that’s the average time it takes for chicks to hatch. During this period, a broody hen will not lay any more eggs and can become quite ...
Chicken Hatchery Colorado: List of Places to Buy Chickens
Looking for a farm or chicken hatchery in Colorado where you can buy new chicks, eggs, and adult chickens to add to your own flock? I’ve done some research and listed all the hatcheries I was able ...
Chicken Hatchery Arkansas: List of Places to Buy Chickens
Looking to start or add to your flock of backyard chickens and live in Arkansas? You need to find a farm or chicken hatchery in Arkansas if you want to pick them up in person. I’ve done some ...
Can Chickens Eat Cashews? (+ Mixed Nuts)
Chickens can eat cashews, yes. You need to break the nuts into small pieces, make sure they’re unsalted, and be careful to not give them any of the shells. Are Cashews Healthy for ...