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For people who keep chickens, there’s a lot to learn, and if you decide to start a flock of your own, among other things, you’ll need to become an expert on chicken poop. Keeping an eye on your chickens’ feces can tell you a lot about their health – and to help you diagnose any … Read more

Are hawks constantly hunting and killing your chicken? Or are you interested in effective ways to deter these birds from your home? Hawks, like other birds of prey, can hamper your poultry production efforts significantly. Not only do they prey on chicks, but can also transmit diseases to poultry and humans. Even worse, they can … Read more

Perhaps you’re considering adding a phoenix chicken to your backyard flock, or maybe you are just one of the curious minds eager to learn something about this long-tailed chicken breed. Either way, you’re in the right place. In our today’s expedition, we’ll take a deep dive into this ornamental chicken breed, keenly examining their ins … Read more

If you’ve ever looked at a large egg and imagined it must have hurt the chicken to lay it, you’re not the only one. As far back as Roman times, humans wondered just how much pain chickens experience when laying eggs. This is a sensible concern because egg-laying is a chicken’s equivalent of giving birth … Read more

A chicken is one of those animals you don’t associate with water. We couldn’t imagine ducks or geese without also thinking of a water body, but it seems like a chicken could go its entire life without coming close to a puddle. For chicken owners living next to a pond or lake, or those with … Read more

Chickens are an all-devouring species which means they will eat food that is of both animal and plant origin. If you have ever looked after a flock of hens, you definitely noticed it – no matter the origin of the matter, they will eat it. Since meat is animal flesh, chickens can and will eat … Read more

The apple tree is the most widespread fruit tree throughout most of the world, and its fruits have a long history of use as folk medicine. It is considered that the apple is the queen of health, and the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is completely justified! When apples are fully … Read more

The origins and even status of the bantam cochin breed might be obscure and up for debate, but they’re wonderful birds that are fun to keep and that are capable of showing their owners plenty of affection. They might not be very useful for meat or eggs, but they make excellent pets – and in … Read more

Any variant of the Orpington chicken breed is going to be a showstopper, but the Jubilee Orpington takes things to a different level. You may not have seen a Jubilee Orpington yet but you’re unlikely to forget these lovable beauties if you ever do. Perhaps the most surprising thing about Jubilee Orpingtons is that they … Read more

One of the strangest things about Delaware chickens is you may be hard-pressed to find farmers who know much about them. Despite being a heritage breed with very good qualities, Delaware chickens were not a big part of backyard flocks at their peak. This American chicken breed played a key role in the establishment of … Read more