Chicken

The Australorp does occasionally display broody behaviour (their English counterpart the Orpington is a very broody breed), however they aren’t a reliable breed that will… Read More »Are Australorp Chickens Broody?

Broodiness is a natural chicken instinct that happens to some chickens every year, and others not at all. It switches on as soon as they’re… Read More »How Often Does A Chicken Go Broody?

5 Broody Chicken Breeds Great for Hatching Eggs Silkie. The Silkie (pictured above) is, hands down, the Broody Queen of the chicken world. Cochin. The… Read More »What Are The Best Chickens For Sitting On Eggs?

Any hen can become broody at any time, broodiness is a natural tendency that all hens have that makes them want to sit on and… Read More »Do All Chickens Get Broody?

Broody Breeds Silkies are famous for being broody hens; in fact, many people keep silkies around to use specifically for hatching new chicks. They will… Read More »Are Silkie Chickens Broody?

Hens have justly earned their reputation as excellent mothers, protective & loving. Are chicken good mothers? Hens are good, consistent brown egg layers — even… Read More »Are Chickens Good Parents?

Hens are loving and affectionate toward their chicks and show empathy for them and other hens. Mama hens also defend their babies from predators. Do… Read More »Do Chickens Love Their Babies?

(literally) A female chicken who bears eggs or chicks. What does it mean if someone calls you a mother hen? Definition of mother hen :… Read More »What Is A Mommy Chicken?

The basic external parts of a chicken include the comb, beak, wattles, ears, earlobes, eyes, eye rings, wings, tail, thighs, hocks, shanks, spurs, claws and… Read More »Does Chicken Have A Tail?

Wry Tail is when a chickens tail is permanently held to one side. Causes for wry tail can vary from genetics to possible injury. It’s… Read More »Why Are Chickens Tails Crooked?