If your chickens are free-ranging or have access to food 24/7, you don’t have a clue how much they eat during the day. Is it dangerous to provide them with an all-you-can-eat buffet? Can chickens overeat and become overweight or develop a fatty liver? And how much should your chickens eat during the day to […]
Hearing gurgling sounds and rattling in a chicken’s lungs can be scary. Chickens can have difficulty breathing while gasping for air. Should you be worried?
Chickens are shaking their head for different reasons. When head-shaking and scratching become more frequent, it can indicate an underlying condition. Should you be worried? Let’s find out. Why does a Chicken Shake its Head? Chickens naturally shake their head from irritation. It’s usually something innocent like annoying flies, a difficult swallow, or water in […]
When you notice a chicken drinking an excessive amount of water, this can be a sign of an underlying condition. Unfortunately, there are a lot of conditions that can lead to increased thirst. Should you be worried?
When a chicken has bubbles in the eye, it’s a clear sign something is wrong. Foamy eyes can indicate a severe underlying condition. With so many possible causes, it isn’t easy to put a diagnosis. How do you tackle this?
Chickens seem to be walking on chopsticks. Like most birds, you never see them walking backward. So can they walk backward? Let’s see. Can chickens walk backward? How do chickens walk backward? Why do chickens rarely walk backward? Why does my chicken walk backward? Can chickens fly backward? Summary Can chickens walk backward? Yes, chickens […]
Cloudy eyes can look terrifying in chickens. And with reason. A cloudy eye is a clinical sign of many terrible eye conditions. Should you be worried?
Hot, tropical summer months can be unpleasant for many animals, including birds and chickens. As a chicken keeper, you’ll have to protect your flock from scorching heat and provide plenty of shelter and fresh cool water to help them stabilize their body temperature. But that’s not all you can do! We’ll take you through the […]
Yellow diarrhea in chickens looks scary. Diarrhea is problematic, but if it’s yellow, all alarms go off. What’s the culprit of these liquid droppings, and what should you do?
It looks like chickens are just walking on chopsticks. And looking at other birds, it seems their knees are bending backward. So, how are chickens moving, jumping, and roosting? Let’s see. Do Chickens Have Knees? Yes, chickens have knees and kneecaps. They are well hidden behind their feathers. Chickens walk on their toes rather than […]
