Backyard Chicken How To's

Buffclucks: Can Chickens Fly?

Can Chickens Fly?

Imagine you’re enjoying a sunny day, admiring your flock, when suddenly one of your hens flaps her wings and makes a daring leap. Your heart skips a beat, has she...

Can Chickens Fly?

Imagine you’re enjoying a sunny day, admiring your flock, when suddenly one of your hens flaps her wings and makes a daring leap. Your heart skips a beat, has she...

Do Chickens Have Sex? How Chickens Reproduce

Do Chickens Have Sex? How Chickens Reproduce

When it comes to the birds and the bees, or should we say the clucks and the coos, chickens are a fascinating bunch. If you’ve ever wondered, “Do chickens have...

Do Chickens Have Sex? How Chickens Reproduce

When it comes to the birds and the bees, or should we say the clucks and the coos, chickens are a fascinating bunch. If you’ve ever wondered, “Do chickens have...

Are Chickens Dinosaurs?

Are Chickens Dinosaurs?

First, let’s crack open the science. Modern-day chickens, along with all birds, are direct descendants of a group of theropod dinosaurs, the same group that includes the mighty T. rex....

Are Chickens Dinosaurs?

First, let’s crack open the science. Modern-day chickens, along with all birds, are direct descendants of a group of theropod dinosaurs, the same group that includes the mighty T. rex....

How Long Do Chickens Live?

How Long Do Chickens Live?

On average, chickens live 5-10 years, but that depends on various factors like breed, care, and environment. While some backyard chickens may only live 5 years, others can live to...

How Long Do Chickens Live?

On average, chickens live 5-10 years, but that depends on various factors like breed, care, and environment. While some backyard chickens may only live 5 years, others can live to...

Chicken molting

When Do Chickens Molt … and Why?

Warning: chicken molting season has begun! If your once-proud, plump hens suddenly look like they’ve taken a turn as extras in a horror flick, don’t panic. Like a feathered glow-up,...

When Do Chickens Molt … and Why?

Warning: chicken molting season has begun! If your once-proud, plump hens suddenly look like they’ve taken a turn as extras in a horror flick, don’t panic. Like a feathered glow-up,...

What is Marek's Disease?

What is Marek's Disease?

Marek's disease is a very deadly viral infection that targets chickens, especially younger ones. It’s caused by a herpes virus (not the type that’ll mess up your dating life, but...

What is Marek's Disease?

Marek's disease is a very deadly viral infection that targets chickens, especially younger ones. It’s caused by a herpes virus (not the type that’ll mess up your dating life, but...