Do you love chickens and want to keep one as a pet but have limited space? You may have wondered if you can keep only one chicken. Do chickens need companionship, and are they happier in a setting where there is more than one? Do chickens get lonely? You can keep only one chicken, but…
While not all pecking is because of bullying, when it is persistent and directed at a specific chicken or group of chickens, you can assume that it’s more than a pecking order activity. Bullying is common in any chicken run, but it can become severe, so it needs to be stopped as soon as possible.…
If you want to keep chickens, you should know there is a slight learning curve to keeping them happy and healthy. It can be a bit alarming when one of your chickens falls ill, and you don’t know why. One of the most common issues most people who keep chickens will face is why do…
In a chicken’s life, food is priority #1, and if your chickens are not eating, there’s something seriously wrong. It may not be related to a disease or infection but to something which has disturbed the routine that is so important in keeping the birds happy and productive. Why do chickens refuse to eat? What…
Getting chickens’ feeding routine right is key to keeping your flock healthy and productive. To establish a healthy feeding schedule, you must know how much and when to feed your chickens. Chickens must be fed at least twice a day – in the morning and later in the afternoon. They prefer smaller meals more frequently…
Chickens are curious fowls, known to peck at just about anything – and herbs are no exception! Fortunately, many culinary herbs provide a boost of nutrients and health benefits for your girl. However, which of these leafy greens are best for your hens? Most culinary herbs are good for chickens. Aromatic herbs like basil, mint,…
Chickens are omnivores that naturally enjoy eating a varied range of foods – seeds and grains, worms and insects, leafy greens, vegetables, and fruits. Chickens can eat most fruits, but there are a few notable exceptions! Fruits that chickens can eat are berries, pome fruits, melons, stone fruit, and tropical fruits like coconuts, bananas, mangoes,…
Most chickens lay cream or light brown eggs, but certain breeds can lay colorful eggs. Imagine going to collect eggs in the morning and finding a clutch of pink, green, olive, gray, and blue eggs! Utter magic! If blue eggs are what you are after, which chicken breeds should you keep? The most popular chicken…
You’ve wanted chickens for the longest time, and now it’s just a few days before they arrive. If this is the first time you will be welcoming chickens to your home, you may be anxious about whether you’ve thought of everything they might need. Before your first chickens arrive, ensure that you have a separate…
Chickens are fast becoming a popular backyard pet in America, as they pay their rent in the form of eggs, meat, pest control, and even as pets full of character. Whatever your reasons, as a responsible keeper of chickens, it is good to know how to identify if they are healthy and happy. A healthy…