Possums, or opossums, are fascinating nocturnal animals that play a crucial role in the ecosystem by consuming insects, snakes, and rodents. However, they can be dangerous to your flock once they invade the coop at night. Let’s explore the reasons behind possum attacks and how to protect your chickens from getting harmed. We’ll start by […]
If your chicken walks around like a penguin, it may look peculiar and funny, but it probably is a sign of a severe underlying health issue. Egg-binding, egg yolk peritonitis, salpingitis, and ascites (water belly) are the most common potential causes that lead to penguin stand. All cases are severe conditions and should be treated […]
Chickens can suffer from various health conditions throughout their lives. Some of them are contagious, so they cause complications in multiple birds, but others happen because of non-infectious causes.
In today’s article, we’re looking at everything you should know about lash eggs in chickens.
It’s hard not to find an egg abnormality or two in chicken egg production. No matter how small or large your flock is, you can never avoid getting an egg that’s far from the norm. Thankfully, these chicken egg abnormalities don’t just appear out of sheer coincidence. Let’s discover all the different chicken egg abnormalities […]
When observing chickens mating, you may find it fascinating, amusing, or unimpressive. There are recognizable patterns in the process, from courtship to mating. However, specific questions may arise: Why do hens lay unfertilized eggs? How do roosters mate without a penis? In short, how do chickens mate? Let’s find out. How Do Chickens Mate? Chickens […]
Scissor beaks are not a normal occurrence in chickens, so it is natural for chicken keepers to wonder if raising chickens with cross beaks is worth it. You may doubt the longevity of these birds due to this deformity, while others may shy away from the additional work involved in caring. What is Scissor Beak or […]
Spraddle legs, also called splay legs, are one of those conditions that can easily scare new chicken keepers. And, indeed, if left untreated for too long, spraddle legs can cause a very unfortunate and permanent physical deformity in young chicks. Fortunately, this issue is easy to treat and utterly inconsequential in the long term as […]
Chicken Fans is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our privacy policy and disclaimer. Co-authored by Dr. I. Crnec, DVM Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of University of Zagreb, Univerzitet Sv. Kliment Ohridski You’ve probably seen a fair share of nasty situations as a backyard chicken keeper. One particularly unpleasant […]
Is your chicken’s neck crooked? Is it struggling to keep balance and maneuver the environment? Well, if you answered yes, chances are you are dealing with a case of wry neck.
Many backyard chicken keepers raise chickens for their eggs. So picture this: one cheeky bird in your flock develops a sneaky taste for those delicious eggs. There is no doubt you’ll need to address the situation immediately. Luckily, preventing this situation from happening in your backyard is not difficult. And in this case, prevention is […]
