Chicken

All chickens, regardless of whether they are hens or roosters, have a small bump or spur bud on the back of their shanks. In hens,… Read More »Do All Chickens Have Spurs?

What can you do to help your hens beat stress? Lavender. Lavender isn’t just for humans you know, it can also have a calming effect… Read More »How Do You Calm A Stressed Chicken?

Healthy hens are strong, confident, alert and strut their stuff. You can see it in her shiny feathers and brightly colored comb. A healthy chicken… Read More »How Do You Tell If Your Chickens Are Healthy?

So is it safe to hold a chicken upside down? No, hanging or holding a chicken upside down is not safe as this puts undue… Read More »What Happens If You Turn A Chicken Upside Down?

Alektorophobia is an intense, uncontrollable fear of chickens. People with alektorophobia have excessive fear and anxiety around roosters or hens. They don’t feel fear around… Read More »What Is Chicken Anxiety?

Your chicks could be chirping for a variety of reasons. Often chirping signals that the chicks are experiencing one of many emotions including being: too… Read More »What Does It Mean When A Chicken Is Chirping?

Ensure you’ve added enough salt and black pepper. Too little salt means your soup’s flavors will remain hidden. When you know your soup is salty… Read More »Why Does My Chicken Soup Have No Flavor?

Like us, they need around eight hours of sleep every 24 hours. They also tend to sleep more during the winter, when the daylight hours… Read More »Why Is My Chicken Sleeping So Much?

They do recognise and bond with their owners, but they will still get lonely without other chickens, which can cause stress and shorten their lifespan… Read More »Can A Single Chicken Be Happy?

Giving them the space and opportunity to socialise is one great way to let them express themselves. Not only do they enjoy mixing with each… Read More »What Makes A Chicken Happy?