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Are you interested in keeping chickens? Perhaps you just want to know how to refer to the female sex of the bird. Either way, what do you call them? Well, here are the terms in which you can use. So, what is a female chicken called? A female chicken is …
Are you looking for some chicken coop plans to house 50 chickens? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Besides, I can imagine you are feeling quite overwhelmed, right? What size does it need to be, what materials can you use to construct it, where should it even be placed? …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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? …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
![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 …
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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. …
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 …
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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 …