Chickens and brush-turkeys are both members of the Galliformes family, which includes North American turkeys, partridges, pheasants and Australian malleefowl. Even though these species belong… Read More »Can A Bush Turkey Mate With A Chicken?
Along the way, and quite by accident, an interim stage of this work resulted in a “churk.” Or that’s the scientists’ term for a hybrid… Read More »What Are The Offspring Of A Chicken And Turkey Called?
Hen pheasants nest on the ground, producing a clutch of around twelve eggs over a two to three week period in April to June. The… Read More »Do Pheasants Lay Eggs Like Chickens?
No, Don’t Raise Them Together, You Will Regret It: Pheasants are aggressive birds and can also show signs of cannibalism if you’re not careful. They… Read More »Can Pheasants And Chickens Live Together?
They share the same kingdom, phylum, class, and order. Turkeys belong to the subfamily Phasianidae and the genus Meleagris. Chickens belong to the Phasianinae subfamily… Read More »Is A Turkey Chicken A Thing?
Some chicken keepers use scratch grains and corn as supplemental chicken feed to reduce layer feed costs. Offering scratch grains is not detrimental to a… Read More »Should I Feed My Chickens Scratch Grains?
Fat and carbohydrates are two other parts of a chicken’s diet that should be considered during the winter. Regulating the fats and carbs in your… Read More »Do Chickens Need Fat In Winter?
Feeding your chickens cracked corn mixed with wheat before bedtime is a great way to keep them warm during winter. Scratch also helps keep your… Read More »Is Cracked Corn Or Scratch Better For Chickens?
The salt-water bottle trick can be an effective way to keep your flock’s water from freezing during cold temperatures. You do NOT add salt to… Read More »Can You Put Salt In Chicken Water To Keep It From Freezing?
Cracked corn is a great addition in the winter. It’s more work for the digestive system, which produces more heat inside the hen’s body. Another… Read More »Should I Feed My Chickens Corn In The Winter?