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Some flocks are quicker to catch on, while others require a little extra patience, but eventually your chickens will learn to go into their coop… Read More »Do Chickens Automatically Coop At Night?

Because chickens cannot see in the dark, they remain motionless when light levels fall below a specific threshold. A chicken will find its roosting area… Read More »Do Chickens Know At Night?

Chickens will actually often sleep in the day, but this is not a deep sleep. Instead, chickens will only take short naps that may last… Read More »Do Chickens Sleep After Eating?

Did you know raising chickens can also help reduce stress, increase health and calm the mind? Similar to caring for and enjoying other pets, tending… Read More »Do Chickens Relieve Stress?

Look at the chicken when you call their name. You will notice that each one will respond to their own name and they will learn… Read More »How Do You Teach A Chicken Its Name?

Chickens are creatures of habit, and that’s an advantage if you want to train them. They are unable to learn tricks like a parrot, or… Read More »Can A Chicken Learn?

The pineal gland sits above her midbrain behind her eyes, and allows a chicken to sense daylight as well as the changing seasons. So as… Read More »How Do Chickens Know To Go In The Coop At Night?

Making a shatterproof mirror for the chickens is important. Chickens will peck and can break the mirror if you are not careful. Why do chickens… Read More »Will Chickens Break A Mirror?

How to Chicken-Proof Your Garden Chicken wire is your friend. A simple collar of chicken wire around a small plant will discourage chickens if they… Read More »How Do You Chicken Proof Your Garden?

Lavender also increases blood circulation so it’s especially beneficial to chickens sitting on eggs who don’t get up and move around as much as they… Read More »Do Chickens Eat Lavender?