Chicken

Yes, it is not uncommon for darker colored chicks to peck on lighter colored chicks’ eyes. Some were of the thought that the chicks did… Read More »Do Chickens Peck Each Other’S Eyes?

Chickens kill other chickens because they have a social hierarchy called a ‘pecking order’. The pecking order establishes who is at the top of the… Read More »Why Are My Chickens Killing Each Other?

“Pecking is a natural chicken behavior that allows them to check out their surroundings, including their flock mates.” Why do chickens peck each other in… Read More »Why Do Chickens Peck Each Other’S Eyes?

Pecking, also called picking, is almost always the result of high stress levels. When that happens, the birds will sometimes pluck each others’ feathers out,… Read More »Why Are My Chickens Pulling Each Other’S Feathers Out?

“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 Each Others Heads?

Marans. Marans are best known for their beautiful, dark brown eggs — the darkest brown of any chicken egg. Those that want a colorful egg… Read More »What Breed Of Chicken Lays The Darkest Eggs?

Chickens are creatures of habit, and once they know where their roost is, they will return to it every night–like clockwork. How do I get… Read More »Will Chickens Go Back To The Coop At Night?

In general, you can expect a dozen eggs per week for every three chickens. So if you buy two dozen eggs per week, six hens… Read More »How Many Chickens Do I Need For 2 Dozen Eggs A Week?

It is cheaper to buy eggs than it is to raise chickens for eggs. It costs between $150 to $300 per year to buy a… Read More »Is It Cheaper To Buy Eggs Or Raise Chickens?

Let’s do a little math. 4 hens x 200 eggs per year = 800 eggs per year, or 15+ eggs per week. How many eggs… Read More »How Many Eggs Will 4 Chickens Lay In A Week?