Wallace Thomas

Abird’s beak is a complex functional organ with an extensive nerve supply and various sensory receptors. Beak trimming may cause pain (acute, chronic, orboth) in… Read More »Do Chicken Beaks Have Nerves?

Use nail clippers, dog nail clippers are the best but any sort of nail clippers will work. Trim the top of the beak back till… Read More »How Do I File A Chicken’S Beak?

Leftover cooked turkey (or chicken) meat, skin and even the carcass is all fine to give to your chickens and a great source of protein… Read More »Can You Feed Chickens A Chicken Carcass?

When they wake up, the hens start their day by alternately eating breakfast and laying eggs. Our hens tend to be pretty productive layers and… Read More »What Do Chickens Do In The Morning?

Building a coop is usually cheaper than buying one. But here’s the catch: constructing an abode for your flock takes know-how, tools, and time. If… Read More »Is It Cheaper To Buy Or Build A Chicken Coop?

Chickens are quite social and need chicken friends to thrive. Chickens like to gossip, squabble, make best friends, share food, dust-bathe and sun-bathe together. Do… Read More »Are Chickens Friends With Each Other?

In short, yes. Chickens naturally flock together for warmth and comfort, for company, and when they are stressed or frightened. They are generally very social… Read More »Do Chickens Need A Friend?