Meat

Muffs are a cluster of feathers that project away from the face and travel below and around the sides of the eyes, extending from the… Read More »What Chicken Breeds Have Muffs?

Luckily, the Wyandotte is one of the quietest breeds of chickens. And with her beautiful laced, multi-colored, feathers, you’re not skimping on your chicken’s curb… Read More »Are Wyandotte Chickens Quiet?

ten feet. (3) The chicken coop and chicken run shall be a minimum distance of ten feet from the nearest property line. Do you need… Read More »How Close To The Property Line Can You Build A Chicken Coop?

Although chickens, being the omnivores that they are, will kill and eat mice if they find them, once the chickens are asleep, the mice are… Read More »Do Chickens Keep Mice Away?

Chickens will begin to cluck around 8-16 weeks of age, depending on the breed. Before then, a chick’s vocalizations will predominantly be higher pitched peeping… Read More »At What Age Do Chickens Start Clucking?

While not technically a “breed” per se, the Easter Egger is one of the most popular chickens for backyard chicken owners in the world! These… Read More »Are Easter Egger Chickens Good?

They are friendly, curious, and gentle. Egger’s aren’t bully birds and may get picked on by more assertive breeds, so keep a cautious eye on… Read More »Are Easter Egger Chickens Aggressive?

If you have ever trained a dog, it is very similar, and all you need for quiet, well-behaved backyard chickens is water! Fill a spray… Read More »How Do You Keep Chickens Quiet?

Other breeds often mentioned when seeking quiet chickens for the urban setting are Australorps, Wyandottes, Brahmas, Cochins, Barred Rock, Mottled Java (a breed currently on… Read More »What Kind Of Chickens Don’T Make Noise?

In a flock without a rooster, the hen at the top of the pecking order may try to take on the role of the rooster–… Read More »Can Female Chickens Act Like A Rooster?