Category: Chicken

  • Are Chickens Good Pets? Pros And Cons Of Backyard Chickens

    Are Chickens Good Pets? Pros And Cons Of Backyard Chickens

    Whether you are an animal lover or like eating organic food, you have probably thought about keeping chickens. Loads of people with suitable backyards and a passion for animals resort to keeping chickens in their backyard for fun, but they might not always think it through. Are chickens good pets, and what are the pros…

  • All About Sussex Chickens – Temperament, Colors, Eggs and Care

    All About Sussex Chickens – Temperament, Colors, Eggs and Care

    The Sussex is a heritage chicken breed that has become very popular amongst backyard chicken owners. They are ideal for a small backyard flock, as they are docile and easy to manage, can produce a steady supply of eggs, and make excellent meat birds. Sussex chickens have a variety of plumage colors – eight in…

  • Best 7 Chicken Breeds For Small Backyards (with Pictures)

    Best 7 Chicken Breeds For Small Backyards (with Pictures)

    Don’t ever let the concern of a small backyard keep you from experiencing the true bliss of keeping a flock of hens. Different chicken breeds have varying space requirements; fortunately, some breeds respond well to confined foraging areas. All the chicken breeds listed below are perfect for a small backyard. Each breed is known to…

  • Can Chickens Fly? – All You Need To Know!

    Can Chickens Fly? – All You Need To Know!

    You may have heard that chickens can’t fly. In rare cases this is true, but which chickens can fly and which can’t? Yes, most chicken breeds can fly, however they vary greatly in how well they can fly. Bantams and light chicken breeds can fly better than heavy breeds. Silkies and broiler chickens are almost…

  • Can Chickens Eat Bananas?

    Can Chickens Eat Bananas?

    Chickens are omnivores, and eat almost everything in front of their beaks. But can they also eat bananas?  Yes, chickens can eat bananas! Bananas have many ingredients that are good for your chickens, such as vitamins A, C, and B. They also contain important trace elements such as vitamin C. They also contain important micronutrients…

  • Keeping Chickens or Quails? All Pros and Cons

    Keeping Chickens or Quails? All Pros and Cons

    If you have decided to keep your own poultry, the question quickly arises whether it should be chickens or quails. Both animals have different advantages and disadvantages, which we will look at in this article.  Quails are smaller than chickens and require less space and feed. They are also more resistant to diseases and quieter.…

  • How Much Space Do Chickens Need?

    How Much Space Do Chickens Need?

    Although it is uncommon, many people enjoy keeping chickens as pets. Something that’s not well known is that individual hens can develop unique personalities and become a part of the family, just like any puppy or kitten. If you’ve been thinking about adopting some chickens as pets, you may be wondering how much space they…

  • How To Understand Chicken Noises – Beginners Guide

    How To Understand Chicken Noises – Beginners Guide

    If you have ever owned chickens, you will know there is one thing they cannot do, which is stay quiet! Chickens make many different calls and sounds throughout the entire day. You may wonder whether they communicate with each other and how you can understand the various noises.  Chickens have over 24 distinct sounds and…

  • How to know if a chicken egg is fertilized? – 2 Methods

    How to know if a chicken egg is fertilized? – 2 Methods

    Chicken eggs all look the same, they may differ in size and color, but they all contain egg yolk and egg white on the inside. Therefore, it is impossible to tell if you are handling a fertilized egg by just looking at its shell. There are two ways to determine fertilization. First, by cracking the…

  • What Are The Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds? – 12 Best Breeds

    What Are The Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds? – 12 Best Breeds

    Picking up warm fresh eggs from your chickens’ nesting boxes is a joyous affair! However, many beginners are unaware that the breed dramatically impacts the number of eggs you can expect. Knowing which breeds lay the most eggs is crucial for an abundance of fresh eggs yearlong.  The best egg-laying chickens are the White Leghorn,…