Since hatching season will soon be upon us, we thought we would gather together some fascinating facts about fertile eggs.
While you may know everything about fertilized eggs already, it’s always good to have a review once in a while just in case you missed something.
As we go along, we will try and break some long held myths and ‘old wives tales’ about sexing eggs and other tidbits too.
Grab a cup of tea… [Read More]
For those of us who love our chickens and their endearing little ways, the difference between a chicken and hen might seem like a ‘no-brainer’.
But, if you have never raised chickens, then it’s a fair question.
It’s one of those questions that us chicken folk don’t even think about – but what actually are the differences between a hen and a chicken?
Read on and find out, maybe you will find something you didn’t… [Read More]
I was recently asked what my ‘go to’ books are, if I need advice or ideas with raising chickens.
Whilst we cover almost everything imaginable about chickens at The Happy Chicken Coop, there is still something nice about having a paper book!
Without hesitation, I could think of five books which have helped me with practical ideas and advice and a reference for all things chicken!
There is no particular order to my list… [Read More]
This weeks’ focus is on chicken facts that perhaps you didn’t know.
Most of us know about our ladies in a general way, but we have been digging around to find lesser known facts about our feathered friends!
Surprisingly, it was hard to narrow down the list to 25 – there are lots of interesting tidbits out there, so we hope you enjoy our selection.
Some are amusing, some thought provoking – others just plain… [Read More]
The Muscovy duck is an unmistakable sight with its bright red caruncles.
This unusual looking duck has been kept for hundreds of years and is a staple, for many indigenous peoples of South America adding eggs and meat to their diet.
Although originally a tropical bird it has adapted well to a variety of climates and can thrive in temperatures down to 10°F.
It has become a common sight across much of the US and… [Read More]