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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?

Chickens snuggle together during the night and start spreading out about two hours before the lights come on. Why do chickens snuggle each other? So,… Read More »Do Chickens Like To Snuggle With Each Other?

For chickens, that communication is mostly vocal. Hens and roosters like to make themselves heard, and they use a variety of sounds to indicate different… Read More »How Do Chickens Interact With Each Other?

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?

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?

Biggest Myth of Grit for Chickens Many people think free-range birds don’t need grit. False. Grit should be available even to free-range chickens if there… Read More »Do Chickens Need Grit If They Are Outside?

Salt can help optimize performance in meat and egg production. For laying hens, salt is extremely important for proper reproductive health. Champion’s Choice® Salt helps… Read More »Do Chickens Need Salt Blocks?

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?

Your chickens will spend a lot of time in the coop so they need fresh air, designing a coop with sliding windows is a great… Read More »Do Chicken Coops Need Windows?

Why do I need a roost? It is natural instinct for your chickens to want to roost up high (because they are descendants of wild… Read More »Do Chickens Need To Roost At Night?