Chicken

No two chickens are the same of course, and average weights vary between breeds. Typically, standard adult hens should be between 2.5kg and 4kg. How… Read More »How Many Grams Is A Normal Chicken?

Combs and Wattles Both sexes have them, but as cockerels mature, they will have larger, brighter and more pronounced combs than the pullets. Roosters will… Read More »Can Female Chickens Have Combs And Wattles?

The comb is the fleshy red crest on top of a chicken’s head. Both sexes have them, but as cockerels mature, they will have larger,… Read More »Does A Hen Chicken Have A Comb?

comb. A comb is the fleshy, red outgrowth on top of a chicken’s head. Types of combs, shown below, include single, rose, pea, cushion, strawberry,… Read More »What Is The Red Dangly Thing On A Chicken?

Both sexes have them, but as cockerels mature, they will have larger, brighter and more pronounced combs than the pullets. Roosters will also have larger… Read More »Do Female Chickens Have The Thing On Their Head?

Some wounds, like combs, waddles, and toenails, will bleed far more than others. I use Kwik Stop to stop the bleeding but any styptic powder… Read More »What To Do If Chicken Comb Is Bleeding?

Rhode Island Blue – Rhode Island Blues are a hybrid crossing two of the best layers – the Rhode Island Red and the Australorp. This… Read More »What Is A Rhode Island Blue Chicken?

The answer is yes, all male chickens are roosters. Roosters present a challenge to many backyard chicken owners because local jurisdictions usually have ordinances against… Read More »Are There Male Chickens That Are Not Roosters?

How Much Do Blue Orpington Chickens Cost? You can buy a Blue Orpington chicken for somewhere between $10 and $25, depending on where you buy… Read More »How Much Is A Blue Chicken?

A fresh chicken is white and brown, while a bad one is grayish or blue-gray. If you suspect a gray-green or blue-gray chicken, throw it… Read More »Why Is My Cooked Chicken Blue?