Quail are quickly gaining popularity due to their rising fame on social media. A quail has all of the benefits of a chicken, with very few downfalls, in a neat, easy-to-keep package. Quail are quiet, small, good egg-layers and can be successfully kept indoors. Aspiring urban homesteaders have fallen in love with these tiny birds, […]
Chickens have been used to control pests for centuries, and they remain a popular choice for homeowners and farmers alike. But which breeds are best suited for pest control? Let’s look at some of the most common chicken breeds that are used for pest control and compare their various characteristics. Are Chickens Good for Getting […]
Does your bird refuse to eat pellets and prefers homecooked foods? Then, you may need to try cooking for your bird to lure him into eating nutritious and tasty foods. But the question is how to make homemade bird food. Well, don’t worry because we got your back! In this article, we’ll uncover with you […]
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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 […]
Have you noticed some new white spots on your ducks? White patches on ducks’ feathers aren’t always a cause for concern, but they can signify various medical conditions. This is why it’s essential to take note if you spot them. These white patches can range from small and isolated spots to larger areas of discoloration […]