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![Do Chickens Smell? [What Can Chicken Keepers Expect?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Do-Chickens-Smell_-What-Can-Chicken-Keepers-Expect_.png)
If you are considering keeping a flock of chickens, then one of your primary considerations will be whether they could smell. Is this something inherent to keeping chickens, or can odors be minimized, reduced or eliminated entirely? This may be a game-changer for you, as it were for me. Before …
![How Long Can Chickens Be Left Alone? [& How To Do It Safely]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-Long-Can-Chickens-Be-Left-Alone_-How-To-Do-It-Safely.png)
It’s understandable to feel nervous about leaving your backyard chickens unattended for any length of time, especially if you are new to chicken keeping. But how long can your chickens be left alone and are there any considerations you need to be aware of? I decided to spend some time …
![Can Chickens Be Potty Trained? [If So, What Do You Need To Do?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Chickens-Be-Potty-Trained_-If-So-What-Do-You-Need-To-Do_.png)
Keeping chickens can be messy; especially if you have a large flock and a lot of open space. Naturally, you may be wondering whether you can train your chickens to do their business in a confined area. Intrigued by the concept, I decided to spend some time looking into the …
![Do Chickens Like Music? [Do They React Or Lay More Eggs?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Do-Chickens-Like-Music_-Do-They-React-Or-Lay-More-Eggs_.png)
If you own a flock of chickens, you may have considered putting some music on for them. Is this a good idea; do chickens like music and are there any particular genres that are best or should be avoided? With these questions in mind I decided to delve into the …
![Can Chickens Eat Crickets? [Is This A Safe Insect To Feed?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Chickens-Eat-Crickets_-Is-This-A-Safe-Insect-To-Feed_.png)
If you own a flock of chickens, then you may be wondering if they can or even should consume insects like crickets. Perhaps you have a lot of wild crickets in your local area, or you have seen them online or in a store. Either way, it’s important to know …
![Can Chickens Eat Peppers? [What About The Different Types?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Chickens-Eat-Peppers_-What-About-The-Different-Types_.png)
If you own a flock of chickens, then naturally you are going to want to know what scraps of fruits and vegetables you can offer them. But what about peppers? Are these safe and beneficial to feed? What about the different varieties of peppers; are some suitable whereas others are …
![Are Chickens Noisy? [What Can You Expect From A Flock]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Are-Chickens-Noisy_-What-Can-You-Expect-From-A-Flock.png)
If you want to keep chickens, then one of your primary concerns may be whether they make a lot of noise. How important this will depend on person to person, but it is useful information to know nonetheless. Intrigued, I decided to spend time researching and discussing the topic with …
![Why Do Chickens Dig Holes? [And What You Can Do About It]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Why-Do-Chickens-Dig-Holes_-And-What-You-Can-Do-About-It.png)
Chickens are interesting birds. You’ll likely know this if you have ever watched your flock. They are in many ways a never-ending source of amusement. One thing that seems to baffle most chicken keepers is why digging holes seems to be an obsession with our girls. Just what is so …
![What Should Be Inside A Chicken Coop? [What You Need]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/What-Should-Be-Inside-A-Chicken-Coop_-What-You-Need.png)
If you are keeping chickens at home on the homestead, or you just have a few hens to gather their eggs, you will get better results when the chickens have everything they need. If you think the answer to this question is just food and water, then you have some …