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It’s true, roosters crow all day long. It is not simply a dawn alert. They crow anytime the feel their power threatened (like when you… Read More »Is It Normal For Chickens To Crow All Day?

Chickens do have a bedtime, they are light or photo sensitive animals that know when to go to bed. Bedtime for chickens varies through the… Read More »Do Chickens Know When To Go To Bed?

utter contentment. Purring (or Trilling) These are expressions of utter contentment. Chickens purr when they are feeling calm and relaxed, and you may notice it… Read More »What Does It Mean When A Chicken Makes A Purring Sound?

A hen under light or moderate heat stress may pant more heavily. She may also hold her wings away from her body and crouch slightly… Read More »Do Chickens Pant When Stressed?

Crowing. The most recognizable noise that chickens make is crowing. Roosters will start the morning with a loud “cock-a-doodle-do” and announce their presence with the… Read More »What Is It Called When Chickens Make Noise In The Morning?

Female chickens sometimes announce when they lay an egg and this has become known as the eggs song. They don’t all make a noise after… Read More »Do Chickens Cry When Laying Eggs?

Usually 4–6 weeks, but it can take much longer. I have one who is finishing growing her feathers back now (January) and it’s probably been… Read More »What Age Do Chickens Stop Chirping?

Young chickens are at a greater risk, and infestations with fleas are often fatal. Although poultry are the primary host of sticktight fleas, they have… Read More »Do Chickens Attract Fleas?

Legal requirements Check if there are any restrictions on keeping poultry in your area. Poultry keepers with 350 or more birds must be registered with… Read More »Do You Need A License To Keep Chickens?