Alberto Ray

“Pecking is a natural chicken behavior that allows them to check out their surroundings, including their flock mates.” Why do chickens peck each other in… Read More »Why Do Chickens Peck Each Other’S Eyes?

Chickens kill other chickens because they have a social hierarchy called a ‘pecking order’. The pecking order establishes who is at the top of the… Read More »Why Are My Chickens Killing Each Other?

Yes, it is not uncommon for darker colored chicks to peck on lighter colored chicks’ eyes. Some were of the thought that the chicks did… Read More »Do Chickens Peck Each Other’S Eyes?

The head hen is at the top of the pecking order. This is the dominant hen in the flock. The head hen is not only… Read More »How Do You Know Which Chicken Is The Boss?

Nettex Anti-Feather Pecking Spray is a dual purpose spray to help prevent pecking among chickens and cleanse minor wounds. Deterrent spray with a strong odour… Read More »What To Spray On Chickens To Stop Pecking?

Alpha Rooster In a mixed-gender flock, the males will typically vie for the top spot, which is commonly called the alpha. If there is only… Read More »How Do You Know Who Is The Alpha Chicken?

Introduce in a New Location If possible, place both your old and new hens in an entirely new and different location- be it a makeshift… Read More »How Do I Make My Chickens Get Along?

But Do Chickens Play? Yes! If you keep chickens in your backyard, you will certainly know this. Before I had chickens when I visited my… Read More »Do Chickens Play With Each Other?