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Are you looking to construct your own chicken coop? Well, you’re going to need to know what you are doing. That’s where pre-designed plans come in. With the building of a chicken coop on my own to do list, I spent some time looking for the best chicken coop books …
Are you a chicken keeper who needs to house 10 chickens? If so, you are going to need a proper, safe and durable coop! Chances are, if you have taken a look at pre-built coops, you’re pretty shocked at their price. Thankfully, building your own coop from scratch is a …
![Chicken Coop Names [The Definitive List Of Options]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chicken-Coop-Names-The-Definitive-List-Of-Options.png)
Are you purchasing or constructing a Chicken Coop for your hens? Then you need to give it a name! Besides, how are you going to reference it if not? So today, I’d like to introduce to you a number of different names to consider. At the end, I’ll be giving …
![Can Rabbits Eat Chicken Feed? [Should You Let Them?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Can-Rabbits-Eat-Chicken-Feed-Should-You-Let-Them.png)
Owning multiple pets comes with its challenges. Especially when they start to eat each other’s food. Suppose you have a rabbit and chickens, and your bunny eats their feed – is this a problem? Or alternatively, can you let or even replace your rabbit’s pellets for those you usually put …
![Do Parakeets Smell [Is This A Smelly Pet To Own]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Do-Parakeets-Smell-Is-This-A-Smelly-Pet-To-Own.png)
Taking on a new pet comes with a mix of unique challenges and situations. One of those challenges can be the way they smell. A pet with an odor can be a major problem for some owners who don’t have time to dedicate to cleaning or those who are sensitive …
![How Much Do Budgies Cost? [New Owners Finance Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/How-Much-Do-Budgies-Cost-New-Owners-Finance-Guide-1.png)
If you are considering adding a Budgie to your family, you may be wanting to make sure you are ready for the initial investment before heading to the store. But what can you expect, how much should you plan for? This finance guide should give you a clear overview – …
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If you’ve decided to bring home a Cockatiel, you are likely wondering how you are going to tame them. Besides – we all want a pet that we can interact with and bond closely with. But how do you actually do so? Here is everything you are going to need …
![Best Pellets For Cockatiel [And When & How To Feed Them]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Best-Pellets-For-Cockatiel-And-When-How-To-Feed-Them.png)
Are you looking to buy some pellets for your cockatiel? Not sure which brand is best, or which option to get? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today, I am going to be walking you through the top three options to make your decision much easier. And then, I’ll …
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If you have been to a store that sells birds, it is likely you have seen and heard Cockatiels with their crested heads and curious chirps. They are one of the most common pet birds in the world, but you may be wondering if Cockatiels really make good pets. What …
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Like all birds, female Lovebirds lay eggs as part of their reproductive cycle. Lovebirds will lay eggs regardless of whether or not they have a mate. But how often do they typically do so and what does this all mean when keeping these birds as pets? Here is everything you …
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Cockatiels are an outstanding choice of pet bird. They are friendly, easily tamed, beautiful on the eye, and incredibly entertaining. But of course, potential owners often wonder how long cockatiels live. Besides, it will have quite an impact on your commitments, finances, and general expectations. Here is what you need …
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Deciding to add a Lovebird to the family is an exciting moment. After reading about their personalities and needs for space, you know they will be a great pet for your family. But know that you are bringing a new bird home; you’re going to need to tame them. How …
![Are Lovebirds Loud [Guide For Potential New Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Are-Lovebirds-Loud-Guide-For-Potential-New-Owners-1.png)
With their brightly colored bodies and faces, curious personalities, and manageable size, there is a lot to love about Lovebirds. They are a starter parrot for many growing bird lovers and truly enjoy interaction with their owners. Before you jump into caring for one of these feathered friends, there is …
![Are Cockatiels Loud [My Personal Experience & Advice!]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Are-Cockatiels-Loud-My-Personal-Experience-Advice.png)
Cockatiels are popular birds; they are currently the most prevalent pet bird in the United States. And they’re great fun too. I can personally attest to the fact that these birds are playful, affectionate, and fun to care for. But there is one question that all potential Cockatiel owners will …
![How Big Do Lovebirds Get? [Average Size And Growth Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/How-Big-Do-Lovebirds-Get-Average-Size-And-Growth-Guide.png)
Have you ‘oohed’ and ‘awwed’ at the brightly colored parrots from content online, at the zoo, or even the pet store? I’m not surprised. Parrots are colorful, curious, and intelligent creatures that naturally demand the attention of anyone around them. Perhaps you have considered owning one of these beauties for …
![Why Do Chickens Cluck? [What Is This Behavior All About]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Why-Do-Chickens-Cluck-What-Is-This-Behavior-All-About.png)
Have you ever stood in your backyard, listening to your chickens cluck, and wondered what they’re really saying? It’s not just random noise; there’s a world of communication happening in those clucks. Today, we’ll explore the intriguing reasons behind why chickens cluck. Read on, and you might just find yourself …
![Can Chickens Eat Fat Balls? [Should You Feed Them To Your Flock]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Can-Chickens-Eat-Fat-Balls-Should-You-Feed-Them-To-Your-Flock-.png)
Fat balls, also known as suet balls, are popular feed for wild birds. They are often put out to help provide much-needed energy. But are they an appropriate food for chickens? As a keeper, can or should you look to offer them to your flock? Here is what you should …
![Do Chickens Like Water? [To Drink, To Play In, Or To Swim?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Do-Chickens-Like-Water_-To-Drink-To-Play-In-Or-To-Swim_-1.png)
Chickens are typically curious birds; they love to play, climb, and generally run amuck. But do they enjoy water? And what does this all mean for keeping them safe, happy, and healthy? Here is what you need to know. So, do chickens like water? A small number of chickens love to …
![Best Calcium Supplement For Chickens [Top Picks & Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-Calcium-Supplement-For-Chickens-Top-Picks-Buyers-Guide.png)
The importance of calcium for chickens is undeniable. It is, perhaps, the msot essential mineral that they must obtain. And it plays a role for chickens of all ages. Laying hens simply need sufficient calcium in the diet to produce strong shells for their eggs. And for younger and growing …
![Do Crows Eat Chickens? [Are They A Threat To Your Flock?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Do-Crows-Eat-Chickens_-Are-They-A-Threat-To-Your-Flock_.png)
Crows are deceivingly big birds, and they are known to be quite aggressive, too. But would they attack, or eat, a chicken given a chance? How much of a risk are they to the flock of any chicken keeper? Here is what you need to know. So, do crows eat …
![Best Heated Waterer For Chickens [Top Picks & Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Best-Heated-Waterer-For-Chickens-Top-Picks-Buyers-Guide.png)
The temperature plummets. Your chicken’s water has frozen. Not good. Keeping your flock hydrated and ensuring they have access to water has just become much more challenging. But in the colder months of the year, regularly checking and changing the water is just not a practical solution. And in some …
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Chickens are fascinating birds to observe; often giving us insight into their state of health and wellbeing. They do this in many ways, and if you look close enough, you will be able to identify these things for each individual bird, and the group in general. But what about crying? …
![What Do Chickens Like To Play With? [The Entertainment Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/What-Do-Chickens-Like-To-Play-With_-The-Entertainment-Guide.png)
Keeping chickens is very rewarding and generally, a lot of fun. At least for us keepers. But what about our birds? How do we keep life interesting for them and is there anything, in particular, we can provide to support their wellbeing? Here is what you need to know. So, …
![Do Chickens Attract Flies? [And How To Ensure They Don't]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Chickens-Attract-Flies_-And-How-To-Ensure-They-Dont.png)
Nobody wants flies on their property. Especially if they are keeping chickens, but do these birds naturally draw these pests in? Is it just an aspect of owning them? Here is what you need to know. So, do chickens attract flies? Chickens do not attract flies, although keeping them can. They …
![How Long Do Chickens Live? [Expectancy For 18 Common Breeds]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-Long-Do-Chickens-Live_-Expectancy-For-20-Common-Breeds-1.png)
There is an almost endless list of different chicken breeds. You can soon see why. They can range quite dramatically in appearance, weight, size, and even temperament. Is it, therefore, logical that each breed will live to the same age? You’ll often see blanket statements such as “chickens live for …
![Best Layer Feed For Chickens [Top Brands & Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Best-Layer-Feed-For-Chickens-Top-Brands-Buyers-Guide.png)
The diet of your flock is essential to their health. Their development, feathering, eggs, and resilience to stress and disease simply depend on it. And chickens have very specific needs; even a deficit in just one nutrient can have serious consequences. Besides, food is energy – and these birds need …
![Do Parakeets Lay Eggs? [Do They Still Do So In Captivity?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Parakeets-Lay-Eggs_-Do-They-Still-Do-So-In-Captivity_.png)
It is pretty much common knowledge that birds reproduce through eggs. But what about Parakeets? And do they continue to do so when kept as pets? Here is what you need to know about this vibrant and social parrot species. So, do parakeets lay eggs? Parakeets do lay eggs, even when …
![Can Chickens Eat Broccoli? [Is This A Suitable Scrap?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Can-Chickens-Eat-Broccoli_-Is-This-A-Suitable-Scrap_.png)
There seems to be an endless supply of scraps that you can look to feed your chickens. You have to be careful, mind, as some can be toxic. Some may not be beneficial altogether. But what about broccoli? Is this okay to feed? Here is what you need to know. …
![Do Parakeets Like To Be Held? [What Owners Must Be Aware Of]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Parakeets-Like-To-Be-Held_-What-Owners-Must-Be-Aware-Of.png)
Parakeets make great pets thanks to their friendly and social nature. But can an owner expect to be able to hold them; are they comfortable in the hands of humans? Here is what the research says. So, do parakeets like to be held? Tame parakeets love nothing more than being …
![Can Cockatoos Talk? [Can You Teach Them To Speak Words?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Can-Cockatoos-Talk_-Can-You-Teach-Them-To-Speak-Words_.png)
Parrots are celebrated for, and renowned for, their talking abilities. Besides, there are plenty of iconic movie scenes and trending YouTube videos of them doing so. And quite effectively might I add. But you’ll soon notice that these are Macaws or the larger parrot species. So it’s only natural to …
It comes entirely naturally for a hen to sit on her eggs – regardless of whether they are fertilized on not. Besides, this is how a hen must incubate and prepare her chicks for hatching. It’s part of her motherly role – either way. But how many eggs does it …
![Do Hawks Eat Chickens? [How Dangerous Is This Bird Of Prey?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Hawks-Eat-Chickens_-How-Dangerous-Is-This-Bird-Of-Prey_.png)
Hawks are quite the intimidating bird. With hooked, sharp beaks and strong talons, they are a formidable predator, too many. Whether that be birds, rabbits, rodents, or fish. These birds know how to hunt and where to eat. But what about chickens? Do they pose a significant threat to your …
![Do Groundhogs Eat Chickens? [How Dangerous Are They?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Groundhogs-Eat-Chickens_-How-Dangerous-Are-They_.png)
It’s groundhog day. Quite literally. Today we are going to be taking a closer look at whether these rodents, native to the squirrel family and otherwise known as woodchucks, pose any significant risk to your flock of chickens. Besides, while most squirrels are harmless, groundhogs are a little different and …
![How Long Does It Take For Chicken Eggs To Hatch? [On Average]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/How-Long-Does-It-Take-For-Chicken-Eggs-To-Hatch_-On-Average.png)
Perhaps you’re thinking of starting your own brood of backyard chickens to provide your family with fresh eggs, or maybe you’ve just always wondered how long it takes for a chicken egg to hatch and what the process involves. Either way, let’s get you the answer you came here for! …
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You may look at chickens and think that they’re not particularly complex. However, studies have shown that chickens experience both negative and positive emotions towards people and other birds in the flock. But what about boredom? Do chickens go through and experience it all? This is what the research also …
![How Long Can Chickens Go Without Food? [To Survive & Thrive]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/How-Long-Can-Chickens-Go-Without-Food_-To-Survive-Thrive.png)
A big aspect of chicken keeping is ensuring your flock remains well fed. Besides, it is through food that they obtain the nutrients they need to grow new feathers, produce great eggs along with ensuring all those other essential bodily functions can take place. But what if you need to …
![Do Eagles Eat Chickens? [How Much Of A Threat Do They Pose?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Do-Eagles-Eat-Chickens_-How-Much-Of-A-Threat-Do-They-Pose_.png)
Birds of prey are certainly a worry if you keep chickens. But what about Eagles? How much of a threat do these birds pose to your flock? Will they actively seek out coops when flying overhead? This is what the research says. So, do eagles eat chickens? Eagles will not …
![How Big Do Brahma Chickens Get? [Average Size Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/How-Big-Do-Brahma-Chickens-Get_-Average-Size-Guide.png)
Brahma chickens just look great. With their light or dark fluffy feathers that even extend down over the feet. But with a deep and wide body, they also look pretty big. But what size are they? Here is what has routinely been recorded by keepers. So, how big do Brahma …
![How Big Do Leghorn Chickens Get? [Average Size Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/How-Big-Do-Leghorn-Chickens-Get_.png)
Chickens grow to different sizes. It depends mostly on the breed. Some breeds are actually quite small, whereas others are a lot more formidable than you would expect for this bird! But what about Leghorns? What kind of size do they typically reach and by when? Looking at the data, …
![Why Do Chickens Eat Feathers? [And What You Can Do About It]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Why-Do-Chickens-Eat-Feathers_-And-What-You-Can-Do-About-It.png)
If your chickens have developed a taste for feathers, you’ll likely be wondering what is going on. While a certain level of unique behaviors is somewhat expected with a flock; this one can seem particularly odd. What can this mean or indicate? Is there something as a keeper that you …
![Do Bears Eat Chickens? [Will They Visit And Attack The Coop?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Do-Bears-Eat-Chickens_-Will-They-Visit-And-Attack-The-Coop_.png)
Bears are frightening, to say the least. Strong, powerful, and tenacious. On the flip side, chickens are the exact opposite; small, harmless, and not particularly adventurous. So, are your chickens a viable food source for a bear? Will a bear actively seek them out? Do bears eat chickens? Bears do …
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Feeding leftover scraps to our chickens is a great way to prevent waste and provide a treat. But what about cucumbers? Are they suitable to offer and are there any benefits in doing so? This is what the research says! So, can chickens eat cucumber? Chickens can eat cucumber, and …
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Installing lights in the chicken coop can provide a range of benefits for you and your flock. From providing supplemental light to improve egg production through to additional heating (depending on the type of bulb used). But can there be too much of a good thing? Should lighting be turned …
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Keeping chickens naturally comes with a range of duties and responsibilities. You need to meet your bird’s needs and requirements, after all. Ensuring they all remain happy, healthy, and safe is not easy; but it’s incredibly important nonetheless. But how do these birds like to be interacted with? Are they …
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Molting can be quite concerning. Especially the first time you observe it in your flock. The losing of feathers and the lack of eggs are undoubtedly worrying; besides these are common symptoms in many illnesses that chickens can develop. But when is molting likely to occur, what’s the typical duration …
![Do Coyotes Eat Chickens? [How Vigilant Do You Need To Be?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Do-Coyotes-Eat-Chickens_-How-Vigilant-Do-You-Need-To-Be_.png)
Coyote populations are soaring. They can be found in virtually every US state, and they have even started to move and find homes in cities. As such, any chicken keeper will naturally be concerned about their presence. But do they typically go after chickens and are they a significant danger …
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Some species of birds are celebrated for their ability to talk; there are countless videos of parakeets saying all kinds of interesting and peculiar things, for instance. But when it comes to macaws; do they share this capability? Will they naturally talk or do they need to be taught? Today, …
![Do Chickens Eat Cockroaches? [And Attract Them To The Coop?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Do-Chickens-Eat-Cockroaches.png)
Cockroaches in the coop. Never a good find. Regardless of whether you are squeamish or not, I think it is fair to say the cockroach is not usually very welcome. But will your birds eat them? Are there any benefits or risks of doing so? I spent some time researching …
![Does It Hurt A Chicken To Lay An Egg? [And Signs It Might]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Does-It-Hurt-A-Chicken-To-Lay-An-Egg_-And-Signs-It-Might.png)
Keeping chickens comes with its ups and downs, and eggs are definitely a positive. For us, at least. But does this process cause any pain and distress to our birds? Is it a challenge for a chicken to lay – and do they go through any significant discomfort at any …
![How Many Eggs Does A Chicken Lay In A Week? [Average To Expect]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/How-Many-Eggs-Does-A-Chicken-Lay-In-A-Week_-Average-To-Expect.png)
A huge benefit of keeping hens is the fresh eggs that they can lay. But what can you expect from your flock per week? How many hens will you need to keep in order to collect a decent amount? I spent some time researching the egg-laying potential of various breeds …