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Buff Clucks Are Chickens Smart? The Answer is "Yes"

Are Chickens Smart? The Answer is "Yes"

When most people think of chickens, they imagine pecking around aimlessly in the dirt or clucking over an egg. But what if we told you chickens are more than just...

Are Chickens Smart? The Answer is "Yes"

When most people think of chickens, they imagine pecking around aimlessly in the dirt or clucking over an egg. But what if we told you chickens are more than just...

Rodents in the Coop: Will Chickens Eat Mice?

Rodents in the Coop: Will Chickens Eat Mice?

When it comes to backyard chickens, it’s all fun and games until you spot a mouse darting across the coop floor. Then, suddenly, you’re Googling, “Will chickens eat mice?” and...

Rodents in the Coop: Will Chickens Eat Mice?

When it comes to backyard chickens, it’s all fun and games until you spot a mouse darting across the coop floor. Then, suddenly, you’re Googling, “Will chickens eat mice?” and...

Coop Planning: How Many Chickens Per Nesting Box?

Coop Planning: How Many Chickens Per Nesting Box?

​​If you've ever caught your hens squabbling over a single nesting box like it's the last juicy worm on earth, you're not alone. Figuring out how many chickens per nesting...

Coop Planning: How Many Chickens Per Nesting Box?

​​If you've ever caught your hens squabbling over a single nesting box like it's the last juicy worm on earth, you're not alone. Figuring out how many chickens per nesting...

The Life Cycle of a Chicken: From Egg to Hen

The Life Cycle of a Chicken: From Egg to Hen

Every chicken starts somewhere, and believe it or not, that somewhere involves a whole lot of sitting, clucking, and incubating. From the second that egg rolls into existence to the...

The Life Cycle of a Chicken: From Egg to Hen

Every chicken starts somewhere, and believe it or not, that somewhere involves a whole lot of sitting, clucking, and incubating. From the second that egg rolls into existence to the...

Jersey Giants: Why These Big Beautiful Birds are Awesome!

Jersey Giants: Why These Big Beautiful Birds ar...

When it comes to backyard chickens, size may not always be the most important factor, but one look at a Jersey Giant will have you rethinking that. These birds are,...

Jersey Giants: Why These Big Beautiful Birds ar...

When it comes to backyard chickens, size may not always be the most important factor, but one look at a Jersey Giant will have you rethinking that. These birds are,...

Respiratory Illness in Chickens: Natural Care and Prevention

Respiratory Illness in Chickens: Natural Care a...

Is there anything more alarming than hearing one of your hens wheeze or sneeze? Chickens are hardy little critters, but respiratory illness can leave your flock feeling fowl. The good...

Respiratory Illness in Chickens: Natural Care a...

Is there anything more alarming than hearing one of your hens wheeze or sneeze? Chickens are hardy little critters, but respiratory illness can leave your flock feeling fowl. The good...