If you’re looking for the best chicken breeds indoors, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the best chicken breeds for small-space living, as well as some tips on how to keep them happy and healthy. So whether you’re just starting out with backyard chickens or are looking […]
Choosing a Safe Birdcage
When it comes to choosing a birdcage, safety should be your number one priority. It’s important to select a type of cage that is large enough for your bird to spread their wings and move around in, but also safe and secure. There are many different types of bird cages on the market, so it […]
6 Best Hybrid Chicken Breeds
Nearly all modern chickens today result from carefully cross-bred species in the past. And humankind isn’t finished yet; there are so many mixes that have a ton of benefits. Sometimes mixing two great breeds results in an even better chicken, which is why cross-breeding happens all the time, even today on a massive commercial scale. […]
7 Best Chicken Water Cups
Whether upgrading your old coop or starting from scratch and building a brand new one, you make dozens of small decisions with owning chickens. Picking the best chicken water cups for your flock is one of those decisions. We’ll show you the good and bad aspects of using poultry water cups and then the best […]
6 Best Poultry Crates
With so many poultry crates on the market, choosing something that will work for you can be confusing and overwhelming. Don’t worry. We’ve dug through all the options, and we’ll present the best ones we found to be useful, durable, and a good value. Let’s talk about them. What is a Poultry Crate? A poultry […]
15 Best Chicken Breeds for Confinement and Small Backyards
Each chicken breed has its own preferential coop space and lifestyle requirements, but what are the best chicken breeds for confinement? And what birds can easily adapt to small backyards and urban living? Whether you’re planning to raise chickens in full-time or part-time confinement, you must choose the right breed to get your new venture […]
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Do Chickens Pee? How Do Chickens Pee?
Chickens eliminate their waste, urine, and feces in excreta. This excreta exits the body via the cloaca. So do chickens pee? Technically, no. But how does this work? And why do chickens excrete this excreta (usually called poop) so often? Let’s talk about it. How Does the Chicken Digestive System Work? When you give your […]
Can Chickens Eat Pineapples?
Pineapples are very sweet treats, especially for chickens, and because of this, your flock will love this fruit as a treat. Chickens can eat pineapples but should not be given to the flock in excess, and I’ll explain why in-depth, below. Will Chickens Want to Eat Pineapples? Yes, the inside of a pineapple has that […]
Can Duck Breeds Mix?
If you’re wondering if duck breeds can comingle, the answer is generally a yes, but with a few exceptions, which we will get into below. Whether you’re thinking about breeding your favorite ducks together to make the perfect flock of new ducklings or you’re toying with the idea of creating your very own new breed […]
Chicken Predators: Signs of Attack and Prevention
Just last week, mid-day, I noticed my hens clucking far out from the coop, not just one hen, multiple. They would also idle by the chicken coop but not enter the run. A chicken predator during the day is not common in this area, but I immediately went to check. Sure enough, a younger opossum […]
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