Kids call each other ‘chicken’ when one of them is scared or frightened easily, and it’s not that far-fetched. Chickens scare easily. As prey animals, they have their guard up at all times and are on the lookout for dangers or predators. Let’s address the five most common reasons why your chicken is scared. And […]
Chickens talk. They do, a lot! But there’s more to chicken sounds than a rooster’s crow or the song of a hen laying a fresh egg. It might seem like your chicken is sometimes purring. Yes, purring, like a cat. It’s not that uncommon, and we’ll address all you need to know about this behavior. […]
Chickens can lay eggs in all colors, including white, brown, blue, green, and even pink. But how do the eggs get this color? And how much is genetically defined? Scientific research added a lot of insights in the last decade. Let’s have a look at egg color and explore chicken genetics. How does an egg […]
Many backyard chicken keepers tend to house more than one sort of bird or poultry. Maybe you’re thinking about adding ducks or swans to your chicken flock. Or perhaps you’ve had some success introducing pheasants and are willing to try something new, like peafowl? Adding different kinds of birds in the same backyard isn’t without […]
Chickens are curious animals, and they can be quite the escape artists. They’ll fly or jump over the fencing and wander off to wherever the day takes them. Or maybe you’re thinking about free-ranging your chickens? In that case, you want to ensure they all return home safe and sound each night. Can chickens find […]
Both animals need companionship for their well-being, but can chickens and guinea pigs live together? No, they are not made to keep each other company. There are several health dangers to consider when mixing animal species, and guinea pigs and chickens are not the best match. We’ll tell you why! Why Can’t Guinea Pigs and […]
Chickens are creatures of habit. They never stay up too late or oversleep. Depending on the season, they go roosting early in the evening (or even late afternoon) or late at night. But it all depends on the time of dusk and dawn. When you’re new to chicken keeping or introducing new hens to your […]
Feral cats are no ordinary house cats. They are unsocialized and undomesticated outdoor cats that aren’t used to human contact and therefore are also called wild cats. As feral cats are wild animals, they could endanger your flock. But can a feral cat kill and eat chickens? Let’s find out. What are feral cats? Feral […]
As we all know, some animals are happier when they are part of a group, whereas others don’t mind living a solitary life. It has less to do with personality and more with the nature of the species. Which brings us to the question: Can chickens live alone? Can chickens live alone? No. Chickens are […]
Chinchilla dust is high-quality natural dust for chinchillas to bathe. Chickens also love dust baths, regularly rooting in filthy soil. At first glance, chinchilla dust looks like a superior bathing solution for chickens. But is it safe for our beloved birds? To find out, we first need to understand what chinchilla dust is. What is […]
