Most backyard roosters live to be five to ten years old if they are allowed to live until the end of their natural lives. Roosters that are commercially raised only live to be around six to ten weeks old; this is because about 4.61 billion roosters are butchered in the US annually by commercial growers. […]
Tasty treats like fruits which should be 10 to 30% of your feathery pet’s diet, can help meet their nutritional needs and kickstart their growth, but can chickens eat plums and other juicy fruits? Chickens are omnivores who love to feast on insects and forage. But if you want to give them plums or scraps, […]
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So far, no breeds produce true purple eggs, even though some eggs come out a distinctly purple color. The purple color is due to the shade of the hen’s bloom; the purple color can be washed off. Still, some breeders are currently hard at work, breeding purple bloom-producing hens in an attempt to consistently create […]
Foxes are such beautiful and clever creatures, but that doesn’t mean they sometimes don’t cause us problems. One example of this is when a fox breaks into your chicken coop and kills several chickens in one night, only to leave them there untouched. This perplexing behavior can be quite frustrating, especially since we may not […]
It’s no secret that chocolate cake is a delicious dessert people all over the world enjoy. But what happens if that sweet treat goes bad or molds before you can eat it? Can chickens eat chocolate cake that you no longer want? The short answer is no; if you’re interested in why that is, read […]
Despite having breasts (or a breast), chickens do not have nipples, and they do not produce milk. Curious about chicken anatomy, physiology, and how chicks get their food? Read on! Do Chickens Breastfeed? Chickens do not breastfeed their young. Instead, brand-new chicks get their nutrition from their egg yolk. Shortly after, they get their nutrition […]
Perhaps you’ve once cooked some green beans and asked, “can chickens eat green beans?” They’re healthy and tasty but if you’re planning to give your chicken some bean scraps, hold up! There are things you should know about green beans before feeding them to your feathery flock. In this article, we’ll discuss: if chickens can […]
I must admit, the first time I saw a chicken harness I did a ‘double take’! Having never seen a hen walking on a leash before, it was surprising to say the least. They are fantastic to use in areas where your chickens can’t free-range. You can walk them on a leash to give them […]
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The Sebright chicken is a small but dynamic bird. It enjoys an almost ‘cult’ following of dedicated breeders and keepers. This pint-sized bird is beautiful to look at and can easily fit in the palm of your hand! It is a product of one man’s imagination and quest to create something different in the poultry […]
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The Sussex breed has been with us as an endearing and beloved hen for at least a few centuries. It has been bred as a dual-purpose hen, excelling at both. It has an exciting history and has endured through the ups and downs of the poultry world fads. The Sussex has enjoyed steady, if not […]
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