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![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 …
![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)
Clucking. Perhaps the noise that chickens are most recognized for. Besides, they do seem to do it a lot! But why? What is the reason for this particular sound, and what does this all mean? Here is what you want to know. So, why do chickens cluck? Chickens cluck as a …
![Why Do Chickens Bathe In Dirt? [Is This Absolutely Necessary?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Why-Do-Chickens-Bathe-In-Dirt-Is-This-Absolutely-Necessary-.png)
Lying and rolling around in the dirt. It seems bizarre, but chickens are known for doing this. And doing so regularly. But why do they feel the need to do so, and are there any benefits in this behavior and activity? Here is what you need to know. So, why …
![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 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 …
![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 …
![Can Chickens Cry? [Do These Birds Even Get Sad At All?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Can-Chickens-Cry_-Do-These-Birds-Even-Get-Sad-At-All_.png)
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, …
![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 …