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 …
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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 …
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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 »
Want to feed your backyard chickens without buying a commercial chicken feed? It’s certainly possible, and you can end up providing your chickens with a more natural, healthy, diet that doesn’t have to cost much and is a load of fun. Here’s a look at some of the ways you can feed chickens without buying …
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Wondering what chickens lay speckled eggs? Some people see speckling on an eggshell as an abnormality, but for most, it’s quite a desirable effect. There are some breeds of chicken that lay speckled eggs, and sometimes it just happens by surprise. Here’s everything you’ll ever need to know about speckled eggs, the chickens that lay …
What Chickens Lay Speckled Eggs? (Speckled Breeds!) Read More »
Contrary to what you may have heard, there are no chickens that lay purple eggs. There are breeds of chicken that are capable of laying a wide range of colored eggs, from blue to green, dark brown, white, and of course brown. But I hate to break this to you, there has never been a …
Are There Chickens That Lay Purple Eggs? (Nope, but..!) Read More »
Ever wondered, “how many feathers does a chicken have?” I know I have, and I’m sure many of you reading this also have. So, I’ve done my best (short of plucking every feather out of a chicken and counting them) to find out how many feathers a chicken has on average. He is what I …
How Many Feathers Does a Chicken Have? (I Counted, Kind Of) Read More »
Thinking about starting your own backyard flock? The good news is that it’s not expensive to buy baby chicks, and it doesn’t cost a lot to raise them either. It’s certainly not a lot of money for all the fun you’ll have, and of course, the eggs your chickens will produce. So, how much do …
How Much Do Baby Chicks Cost? (Average Cost & Examples) Read More »
Introducing new chickens to a single hen you already have? Raising chickens is an addictive hobby, I don’t know anyone who was able to stay with just one or two hens. The good news is that it’s not difficult to introduce new hens into a flock. However, you have to do it right and follow …
Tips When Introducing New Chickens to a Single Hen! Read More »
