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Unfortunately, when 10 to 15 chicks pile together, some may get crushed or suffocate. Particularly if they are in a brooder or another enclosed area… Read More »Can Chickens Crush Each Other?

What Is a Broody Hen? A broody hen is a hen that wants its eggs to hatch. She will sit on top of her eggs… Read More »Do Chickens Sit On Each Others Eggs?

“Fear, cold temperatures or a change in surroundings can all cause piling,” says Tom Watkins, general manager at Murray McMurray Hatchery in Webster City, Iowa.… Read More »Why My Chickens Are Piling Up?

A hen that mounts another hen remains female and will continue to keep her feminine characteristics and lay eggs. So don’t be concerned – this… Read More »Why Are My Chickens Sitting On Top Of Each Other?

Chickens fight for a variety of reasons. Knowing why your birds are brawling make it easier to calm the flock and restore order among the… Read More »Is It Normal For Chickens To Fight?

WHEN CAN I INTRODUCE THE NEW CHICKS TO THE FLOCK? Baby chicks must be raised on their own to an absolute minimum age of six… Read More »When Can You Add New Chickens To An Existing Flock?

Overcrowding is probably the most common cause for fighting in the coop, aside from establishing pecking order. On average, about 4 square feet per chicken… Read More »Why Are Two Of My Chickens Fighting?

Keep new birds in a separate room or coop for 30 days and monitor them to make sure they are free of disease and to… Read More »What Is The Best Way To Introduce A New Chicken?

The breed of the chicken determines eggshell color. The color of a hen’s ear area is the color indicator, with a white or light spot… Read More »How Do You Tell Which Chickens Lay Which Eggs?

“Logs, sturdy branches or chicken swings are a few flock favorites. These toys provide unique retreats for hens who may be lower in the pecking… Read More »How Do You Stop Chickens From Pecking On One Chicken?