Chickens are sensitive creatures who thrive on routine and dislike sudden loud noises or changes to their environment. Do loud noises bother chickens? In addition,… Read More »Do Chickens Get Scared Of Loud Noises?
Studies show, that just as in humans, major abrupt changes to the day/night cycle of the chickens, such as waking up the chickens at night… Read More »Are Chickens Noise Sensitive?
Their tails help with balance while they walk or run. In some cases, a crooked tail on a rooster will alter his balance and is… Read More »What Do Chickens Use Their Tail For?
Mites and Parasites in the Coop Red mite in particular is a likely culprit, a parasitic mite that lives inside chicken housing and lays eggs… Read More »Why Are My Chickens Up At Night?
We recommend treatment with a broad-spectrum antibiotic suitable for chickens – there are antibiotics available over-the-counter for poultry or you may wish to consult a… Read More »How Do You Stop A Chicken From Wheezing?
Open mouth breathing is often seen with egg peritonitis and egg bonding problems. Staphylococcus infections are a common cause of moist cough and open mouth… Read More »Why Is My Chicken Mouth Breathing?
Nicole Gennetta, author of “Backyard Poultry Health Guide: Diagnosis & Treatment,” wrote on Quora in December 2017 that it’s not technically possible for chickens to… Read More »Is It Normal For A Chicken To Snore?
In poultry, symptoms of sneezing or wheezing are the result of a bacterial infection, known as Chicken Respiratory Disease (CRD). How do you treat wheezing… Read More »Why Does My Chicken Sound Like Its Wheezing?
“Don’t kiss or snuggle the birds, as this can spread germs to your mouth and make you sick,” the agency said. Do chickens like to… Read More »Should You Snuggle Chickens?
To reduce stress, give them a continual supply of clean, fresh water, and clean their watering equipment regularly. For more information, see our article on… Read More »How Do I Destress My Chickens?