In this article I'm looking at; can chickens eat goat feed? - and what the possible benefits and issues are. If you're raising goats and/or other animals along with chickens, I'm sure you've ...
Peacocks for Sale in PA (Finding Peafowl In Pennsylvania)
Looking for peacocks for sale in PA? The good news is that there are a number of places you can buy and raise these magnificent-looking birds in Pennsylvania. Here are some tips on how to find ...
Rhode Island Red Hatching Eggs for Sale Near You & Online
Looking for Rhode Island Red hatching eggs for sale near you? The Rhode Island Red is one of the most popular breeds of backyard chicken due to how hardy, friendly, and prolific they are at laying ...
Are Peacocks Mammals? (No; Animal Order Explained!)
It's not that odd of a question; are peacocks mammals, birds, or maybe they are even classified as something else? I can tell you that peacocks, or peafowl as a species are not mammals, they come ...
Peafowl vs Peacock: Differences Explained!
One of the biggest misunderstandings surrounding peacocks is that peacocks are a species. Peacocks are actually male peafowl, it's peafowl that is the species. To help clear up exactly what ...
What Are Baby Peacocks Called? (Peachicks, Here's Why!)
Are you wondering, what are baby peacocks called? The answer is that baby peacocks, or more accurately baby peafowl, are called peachicks. Here's a look at everything you'd ever need to know ...
Why Are Peacocks Called Peacocks? (History Explained)
Ever wondered, why are peacocks called peacocks? I know I have. So, I decided to do some research, ask around, and find out everything about the origins and history of peacocks - and this is ...
How Many Chicken Eggs in an Ostrich Egg? (Approx 24x the Mass!)
Ostriches lay the largest eggs of any bird - if you've been lucky enough to see one I'm sure you were impressed! In this article, I'm going to help put into perspective just how big ostrich eggs ...
Do Chicken Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated? (Explained)
Some people keep their eggs in the fridge, and some keep them out at room temperature. So, what's the right way to correctly store eggs - do chicken eggs need to be refrigerated? The answer is ...
Neighbor’s Chickens Attracting Rats to Your Yard? (Solutions)
Are you blaming your neighbor's chickens for attracting rats into your yard? No one wants rodents and other vermin coming anywhere near their homes, I certainly don't! If you think your ...
Do Chickens Need Light at Night? (Explained)
Unlike some animals, chickens do not have night vision - in fact, they're often referred to as having 'night blindness'. So, do chickens need light at night, or will they get a better night's sleep ...
How to Tell if a Chicken Is a Rooster (5 Key Differences)
Sometimes, it comes as a surprise to some that 'chicken' is the word for both males and females. Female chickens are called hens, and male chickens are called roosters. It's important to note ...
Chicken Hunched Up Tail Down? (Possibly Egg-Bound, Explained)
It's alarming to see a chicken hunched up, tail down, and acting strange. If you do see one of your chickens in this position, without alarming you, it's often a sign that the hen is egg ...
Does Chicken Poop Smell? (It Doesn’t Have To!)
If you're thinking about raising backyard chickens - or maybe your neighbor is - you're probably wondering, does chicken poop smell? There's no escaping it with any pets, you're going to have to ...
Do Weasels Eat Chickens? (Yes - How To Stop Them!)
Chickens don't have it easy, there are a number of predators that will attack them and steal their eggs given the chance. If you know that you have weasels in your area, you're right to question - ...
How Many Chickens Are Eaten a Day? (Almost 200 Million!)
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 ...
How Do Chickens Breathe in the Egg? (Air Sac Explained)
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 ...
Why Do Chickens Lay Unfertilized Eggs? (Explained)
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 ...
How Do Chickens Make Egg Shells? (It's Fascinating)
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, ...
How to Feed Chickens Without Buying Feed (Budget Options)
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 ...
What Chickens Lay Speckled Eggs? (Speckled Breeds!)
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 ...
Are There Chickens That Lay Purple Eggs? (Nope, but..!)
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, ...
How Many Feathers Does a Chicken Have? (I Counted, Kind Of)
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 ...
How Much Do Baby Chicks Cost? (Average Cost & Examples)
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 ...
Tips When Introducing New Chickens to a Single Hen!
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 ...
How High Should a Chicken Coop Be off the Ground? (Answered)
Building or placing a chicken coop is a big deal, you want to get it exactly right for your chickens! In this article, I'm going to help answer, "how high should a chicken coop be off the ...
Should a Chicken Coop Have a Window? (Explained)
If you've been browsing chicken coop designs, you may have noticed some have windows, and some do not. So, it raises the question, "should a chicken coop have a window?" In my opinion, there is ...
Does Chicken Pox Come From Chickens? (Nope, Here's Why!)
In this article, I'm looking at a topic that isn't as closely related to backyard chickens as people think. I'm sure you've heard of chickenpox, and you may even have had a bout of this contagious, ...
Do Foxes Eat Chicken Eggs? (Yep! Here's What To Do)
If you have foxes in your area and you're raising backyard chickens, it's not an ideal combination! We all know foxes are predators to chickens and will take any opportunity to get a hold of ...
The Church That Looks Like a Chicken! (Gereja Ayam)
Image credit: Liuzhary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons If you're searching for a church that looks like a chicken, you're looking for the Gereja Ayam. The Gereja Ayam, which translates as ...
Are Chickens Vegetarians? (What They Eat - And Don’t Eat)
You may have seen some chicken meat or eggs labels saying that the chickens were raised on a vegetarian diet. So, are chickens vegetarians? Or, are they healthier being fed a vegetarian ...
Do Chickens Eat Mice? (They Certainly Will!)
Mice and other small rodents are often attracted to a chickens' coop. There is usually going to be food, nesting materials, and somewhere warm to hide. However, if you raise chickens, you'll be ...
Do Broiler Chickens Lay Eggs? (Explained)
Broiler chickens are bred and raised for meat, but do broiler chickens lay eggs, too? Broiler hens are certainly capable of laying eggs, but it rarely happens as broilers are butchered and ...
Sugar Water for Chickens: How to Make It & Benefits
If you have sick chickens or baby chicks, or can see that they need a little boost of energy - you can try using sugar water. Using sugar water for chickens is one of the oldest home remedies and ...
Is an Egg an Animal? (How Eggs Are Classified)
Ever wondered what an egg is classified as? I know I have! Like, is an egg an animal? Or, is an egg considered meat? In this post, I'm going to explain what eggs are classified as, why eggs ...
How to Dispose of a Dead Chicken (4 Options)
It's never easy losing a pet, and one of the most difficult parts is often knowing what to do with their remains. It's not a nice topic to cover, but it's a necessary one - so in this post, I'm ...
Why Have a Rooster? (Pros & Cons Explained!)
Roosters are noisy, aggressive, and don't lay eggs - so, why have a rooster? Well, I may have made them sound like a useless menace, but that's not the case at all. There are a number of reasons ...
Do Chickens Eat Earwigs? (Protein-Rich Snacks!)
Chickens absolutely love eating bugs, insects, and other pests that crawl or fly - and it's great for them (and us) when they do so. But, do chickens eat earwigs? Earwigs are interesting little ...
Can Silkie Chickens Fly? (Not Really!)
Silkies are the most unique-looking breed of backyard chicken with their fluffy plumage, large crowns, and black walnut combs. There really is no other breed like them! They're also small, light ...
7 Abnormal Chicken Behaviours to Look Out For!
Have you been spotting abnormal chicken behaviors among your flock? If so, it's probably an indication that there is something wrong with one or more of your chickens or your flock ...