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If you’re just embarking on your chicken-keeping journey, you’ll likely be curious about what you can and cannot feed them. Since hay is a dietary staple for many farm animals, it’s only natural to question whether you can, or should be feeding it. Will chickens even eat it, if offered? Are …
Chickens and wolf spiders, in many situations, if you have one you also have the other. Chances are, your birds you may even attempt to eat them. In fact, you might have seen them doing so or afraid they might. But can chickens do so? Or are they a danger …
An essential aspect of keeping chickens, and setting your eggs-pectations, is knowing when a hen will go broody (a hen who has entered a hormone-driven state of nesting behavior.) Broody hens will attempt to hatch eggs, become increasingly territorial and aggressive, and reduce their egg-laying activity. So, it’s essential you …
Chickens are great fun to keep. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Keeping chickens does come with its fair share of hazards. Even from your chickens themselves. That’s right; they can learn to love to peck their keepers! But why do they do this, and how can you prevent …
You want to build a coop. You have a flock of 20 chickens, or are soon to. Now you need some plans to build a safe, practical and aesthetic coop, right? Well, if that’s the case then you’ve come to the right place. Today, I am going to be sharing …
Are you looking to build a chicken coop for a flock of 12 chickens? Then, you’re going to need some plans for it. And not just any old plans. Plans that allow you to easily and effectively do so. Needing my own plans to follow, I decided to research the …
If you’re planning to construct a chicken coop for a flock of 6 chickens, you’re in the right place. Today, I will provide you with suggested plans to help you create the ideal chicken coop; whether you are a complete beginner or a DIY Pro. So, let’s dive right in …
You plan to construct a coop for your flock of 15 chickens, or perhaps you will soon have that many. You need guidance to design a secure, functional, attractive coop, right? You’re in luck. Today, I’ll share my top recommendations for plans to help you create the perfect coop for …
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 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 …
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 …
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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 …