So you’ve bought home one or more baby chickens and you’re brainstorming names for a baby chicken. Naming any pet is loads of fun, but can also be quite stressful. There are so many possible ...
Chicken Hatchery Arizona: List of Places to Buy Chickens
Looking for hens, chickens, or chicks for your backyard flock in Arizona? I’ve looked up as many chicken hatcheries and farms in the state of Arizona selling baby chicks and other poultry to help ...
Chicken Hatchery Alaska: List of Places to Buy Chickens
Looking for chicken hatcheries in Alaska to start or add to your backyard chicken flock? There isn’t a lot of hatcheries and farms selling new chicks or eggs to hatch at home as far as I can ...
List of Chicken Hatcheries in Alabama | Chicks for Sale
Looking for chicken hatcheries in Alabama where you can find chickens and chicks for sale near you? I’ve put together a list below of all the NPIP certified hatcheries in Alabama I’ve been able to ...
Can Roosters Live Alone? (Tips for a Happy Roo)
Can roosters live alone? Roosters can live alone, yes. They are happier among hens, of course. But with plenty of space and things to do, maybe even an imitation mate, they can be perfectly ...
What Is the Red Thing on a Chicken? (Chicken Anatomy)
It’s a common question when you first look at a chicken. What is the red thing on a chicken? It looks like they have some kind of spiky flesh on their heads and another red dangly thing on their ...
Can Chickens Eat Granola?
Yes, chickens can eat granola. The sugar content is the only concern, so give them granola in moderation as a treat and monitor how much sugar they’re consuming. The two main ingredients in granola ...
What Are Straight Run Chickens? (Pros and Cons)
Straight run chickens are baby chicks that are sold without knowing if they are females or males. This is typically because the chicks are too young to be reliably sexed. In theory, you have a good ...
Why Is It Illegal to Feed Chickens Mealworms in the UK?
If you’re a backyard chicken keeper outside of the UK, you’ve probably heard that mealworms provide a tasty, nutritious snack for your chickens. You may have even fed your chickens some, in either ...
What Time of Day Do Chickens Lay Eggs? (Science-Backed)
What time of day do chickens lay eggs? There isn’t a set time of day chickens lay eggs. It depends on a few factors, such as light exposure, and will almost always be within the first 6 hours after ...
Can Chickens Eat Mango? (Yes, Here's Why)
Can chickens eat mango? Are there any health benefits to them doing so? These are interesting questions. Personally, I love mangoes, but who doesn’t? They are healthy fruits for us as they ...
Best Paint or Stain for Chicken Coop (100% Chick Safe Products)
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Choosing the best paint or stain for a chicken coop can be quite the dilemma. You want to go with the right type ...
Why Do Chickens Squawk After Laying an Egg? (4 Reasons)
After you’ve been keeping backyard chickens for a while and enjoyed finding eggs in their nesting boxes each day you’ll start to notice something … Chickens often squawk after laying an egg. Or ...
How Many Nest Boxes per Chicken? (Table Included)
Trying to figure out how many nest boxes per chicken you need? Most backyard chicken experts agree that you should have at least one nesting box per 4-5 hens. This is subject to the approval of your ...
Can Chickens Eat Cheerios? (Yes, But..)
Dogs love Cheerios, so do some cats and a lot of other household pets. But what about backyard chickens? Can chickens eat Cheerios? Yes, chickens love Cheerios and some other breakfast ...
What Is a Group of Roosters Called?
If a group of chickens is called a flock, and a group of hens is called a brood - what is a group of roosters called? Well, unfortunately, there is no special name for a collective of roosters - a ...
Can Chickens Eat Bananas?
Yes! Chickens love bananas. You should only feed them small amounts as treats, however, as bananas have a high sugars content. They do provide a good range of minerals and vitamins too ...
Can Chickens Eat Arugula? (It's a Healthy Treat)
It’s fun sharing table scraps, vegetables, herbs, and so on with chickens. Most of the stuff that’s good for us is also good for our chicks, too. So, it’s a good way to recycle scraps and save ...
Why Is My Chicken Screaming? (6 Possible Reasons)
Chickens are not typically very noisy. If your chicken is screaming, there will be a reason to explain it. Here are 6 of the most common reasons that might explain why they’re screaming. 6 Reasons ...
What Are Baby Chickens Called?
Baby chickens are called “Chicks”. This is, at least, until they are a little older and can be sexed. Then they are called either a “pullet” which is a young female, or a “cockerel” which is a young ...
Can Chickens Eat Cherry Tomatoes? (+ Other Types)
Can chickens eat cherry tomatoes? Yes, tomatoes make an awesome addition to a chicken’s diet. You should share cherry tomatoes when you can - but never the leaves and greens of a tomato ...
Do Chickens Have Sweat Glands?
No, chickens do not have sweat gland and they do not sweat. If a chicken is too hot and in need of regulating their body temperature, they do so by evaporating water from the surface of their lungs ...
Getting Rid of Roaches in Chicken Coop: 4 Methods That Work
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Finding roaches in your chicken’s coop is incredibly annoying, I’ve been there and I get it. But getting rid of ...
How Long Does a Rooster Live? (+ Other Facts)
Wondering, how long does a rooster live? What age do roosters get spurs? Or, when do roosters start to crow? If you’re thinking about getting a rooster - or if you already have one - these are some ...
Is Grass Good for Chickens? (Yep! Here's Why)
Is grass good for chickens? Absolutely, yes, grass is great for chickens. Chickens that have the freedom to roam as free range chicks and graze on grass are healthier and produce better ...
Do Chickens Pee? (Explanation and Myths Busted)
If you own chickens you will have noticed the lack of urine on the floor where they frequent as you’d expect to see with other pets and animals. So, it’s normal to wonder - do chickens pee? Are ...
Do Rats Attack Chickens? + How to Get Rid
Rats are one of the potential pests that pose a threat to backyard chickens. If you’re wondering, do rats attack chickens - the answer is, yes, rats do attack chickens. The risk depends on the size ...
How Do Chickens Sleep? (Positions and Habits Explained)
Wondering how do chickens sleep in such uncomfortable looking positions? And how many hours do they sleep each day? Chickens have some interesting sleeping habits. Both in the number of hours they ...
What Do You Call a Group of Hens? (Not What You Think)
A group of hens is called a brood. You may have also heard a group of hens being referred to as a flock. It’s fine to use this collective noun too, but a flock can mean a group of both male and female ...
What Do You Call a Group of Chickens?
A group of chickens is called a flock (as with most birds) or a brood. Although brood is more specifically the word for a group of hens (female chickens). A lot of people ask, what do you call a ...
Where Do Chickens Live in the Wild?
Wondering, where do chickens live in the wild? Or, how to wild chickens survive? Would a domestic chicken survive if put in the wild? I can help answer these questions and more, please read ...
Why Do Chickens Eat Their Eggs? (+How to Stop Them)
If you’ve noticed you’re getting fewer eggs than you expected from your flock, there’s a chance that your hens are eating their own eggs. This might sound strange at first, and it’s certainly a ...
How Long Do Pullets Lay Small Eggs?
If you have a young hen, known as a pullet, it’s an exciting and interesting period witnessing them lay their first eggs. As you’d expect, pullet eggs are smaller than the eggs mature hens lay. ...
How to Get Chickens to Lay Bigger Eggs: 5 Key Factors
Want to know how to get chickens to lay bigger eggs? Are you hoping to find a jumbo egg in your chicken coop one day? Most people want their chickens to lay bigger eggs. Especially when they see ...
How Long Can Chicks Go Without Water?
How long can chicks go without water? How long can chickens live without water? These are the serious quality of life questions that deserve thorough answers! If you’re expecting chicks, I know ...
Can Chickens Eat Parsley? (Yes, and Other Herbs)
If you have a little herb garden as I do. You’re probably wondering which herbs you can feed to your chickens and if there are any health benefits for them. In this article, I’m looking at the ...
Can Chickens Eat Radishes? (Yes, It's Good for Them)
If you’re anything like me, you love throwing your scraps out for your chickens to eat. You shouldn’t feed them anything for the first time without being sure it’s safe, however. Which brings me to ...
Where Are Chickens Ears Located? (Images Included)
If you find yourself asking, where are chickens ears located? Don’t worry, it’s not that stupid of a question. I’ve heard it asked before, and I’m sure I’ll hear it asked again. This was why I ...
What Determines Chicken Egg Color? (How to Predict)
Wondering what determines chicken egg color? Or, if there is a way you can tell what color egg a chicken will lay by looking at them? The good news is that, yes. You can tell what color eggs a ...