When picturing the typical chicken, a certain image comes into mind. This image might not include feathered feet, and that’s perfectly understandable. Instead, you might picture something more claw-like. However, chickens with feathered feet are more common than you think. Today, we’ll explore what you need to know about this unique characteristic. Let’s jump in! … Read more
There are a couple of reasons why people keep chickens. They’re either kept as normal pets, used for pest control, eaten for their meat, or, most commonly, used for their egg production. We have been benefiting from chickens’ eggs for thousands of years, as the constant production of this healthy food is very appealing to … Read more
If you own chickens, or any animal for that matter, you’ll definitely want to know how long you can expect them to live for. Not only will this help you prepare emotionally, but it’s also beneficial when working out finances and when determining how many eggs you’ll be able to get out of each chicken. … Read more
Finding new and interesting foods for your chicken to eat is quite a common occurrence. When trying to find this unique new treat, a lot of people naturally gravitate towards bird seed. Since chickens are birds and have a natural diet that seems to contain a mix of seeds, you may be inclined to believe … Read more
It’s not uncommon for chicken owners to find different ways that they can spice up their chicken’s daily diet. One fruit that many people consider feeding to their chickens are grapes. These juicy fruits are packed with many vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin K, thiamine, riboflavin, potassium, and manganese. With all of the … Read more
Raisins are an extremely popular snack food due to their unique texture, alluring taste, and easy-to-eat size. They’re also very affordable and help to satisfy a sweet tooth in a decently healthy way. As a chicken owner, you’re always looking for ways to spruce up your chicken’s diet — so would raisins be a good … Read more
Catching a mice around or inside of your chicken coop isn’t a very rare occurrence. Mice love the warm and comfortable environment that chicken coops offer! However, seeing mice around your chickens may make you wonder about your chickens’ relationship with mice. Do they co-exist, or is there a predator/prey relationship between the two? Do … Read more
When you own an animal, you always want to make sure that it’s as happy and healthy as possible. While there are many different factors that determine whether or not a chicken is healthy and growing to its fullest potential is the chicken’s weight. Being aware of the average weight of a chicken will allow … Read more
If you’re owning chickens, it’s likely important for you to make sure everything is correct. Their coop should be up to far, feed should be optimal, and bedding should be fresh. However, you may not be aware of the correct way to refer to a group of chickens! This post will catch you up to … Read more
Chickens aren’t very complicated creatures. They eat, walk around, poop, and sleep — pretty simple stuff. However, there’s bound to be some questions that chicken owners have throughout their time owning these creatures that aren’t easily answered through observations. Whether or not a chicken urinates is, surprisingly, a very common question that people have. While … Read more