Backyard Chicken How To's
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?
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...
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?
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...
How to Make a Dust Bath for Chickens: And Why T...
We all know that chickens love a good scratch in the dirt, but did you know that one of their favorite spa treatments is a dust bath? That’s right! Want...
How to Make a Dust Bath for Chickens: And Why T...
We all know that chickens love a good scratch in the dirt, but did you know that one of their favorite spa treatments is a dust bath? That’s right! Want...
How to Prevent Frostbite in Chickens
Winter is coming, and while you might be dreaming of snowball fights and hot cocoa, your chickens are more like, "Hard pass." Cold weather isn’t just an icy inconvenience for...
How to Prevent Frostbite in Chickens
Winter is coming, and while you might be dreaming of snowball fights and hot cocoa, your chickens are more like, "Hard pass." Cold weather isn’t just an icy inconvenience for...