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Chicken Health & Care

Common Chicken Health Problems and Solutions

How do Chickens Have Sex & Does a Rooster Impregnate a Chicken?

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Have hens been seen to lay eggs without sex? Are chickens sexually active? Contrary to popular belief, a rooster cannot impregnate a hen. Hens don’t conceive; instead, they lay eggs that may or may not develop into baby hens. Do Roosters have balls? They do, in fact. Unlike many other animals, their testicles are internal. … Read more

5 Best Dog Breeds for Chickens

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Regular readers want to discover which dog breeds are most likely to get along with poultry. Let me tell you something: dogs and chickens may either get along wonderfully or terribly.

In all truthfulness, there are a lot of variables at play when determining the level of compatibility between these species, such as breed, owner, capacity to teach, personality traits, etc.

Some canine breeds, however, have earned renown for their role as chicken guardians.

As a service to our readers, the staff here at typesofchicken.com has compiled information on the finest dog breeds for keeping chickens safe.

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Can Chickens Eat Jalapenos? *other chili peppers incorporated*

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Can chickens eat jalapenos

Chickens love eating jalapenos! Not only are they delicious for your chickens, but these peppers can also help provide some extra entertainment value for you. Ok, so you know that the capsaicin in peppers makes them spicy hot? The capsaicin compound is what gives jalapeno peppers their kick. It is also responsible for giving other … Read more

5 TIPS how to keep chickens safe in a heat wave?

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High temperatures can be deadly to chickens. At the point when the thermometer rises, chickens adapt by holding out their wings and gasping.

Egg-laying efficiency diminishes. These adapting systems fall flat and your hens will succumb to warmth stroke. You’ll know your hens are battling with heat when they are gasping with completely open mouths and are slow.

They quit eating and drinking. On the off chance that you see that, they’re in impending threat.

Be that as it may, don’t give up, a good amount of research can help them adapt to warm.
There are things you can accomplish with the goal that you don’t need to bring your hens into your aerated and cooled front room!

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Tips On How To Raise Friendly Chickens! *You will be surprised with Number 2*

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raise friendly chickens

In our previous articles, we at the typesofchicken.com team were mostly focused on the usage of chickens as products, which breeds give the best meat, what to feed your chicken to get the best eggs, and more. But from what we`ve learned from some of your e-mails, it seems like some of our regular readers … Read more

Are Huskies Good with Chickens? *Other Dog Breeds Included*

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Are huskies good with chickens?

All dogs are different animals, from Great Danes to Chihuahuas. Yet it’s possible to make some generalizations about how different breeds will behave in certain situations. For example, you can use those generalizations to know that if you get a husky, it probably won’t be a good match for your chickens. Huskies are loving and … Read more

How To Care For Your Baby Chicks!!!

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baby chicks

We at the typesofchicken.com team have already covered the question of what to feed chickens to get the best eggs, and now it is time for us to do our part and tell you how to care for the baby chicks that come out of those eggs.

Just like any newborn animal the chickens are at their most sensitive and vulnerable state while they are still in the “chick” phase of their life. This is why your chicks will need more attention and care than the average adult chicken.

Baby chicks are soft, and they want to cuddle so if you have children it would be a great idea for them to spend time with the chicks. Mind that this article is about the first few weeks of your chick’s life.

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How cold is too cold for chickens?

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It is not easy to determine when the outside temperature becomes too cold for chickens. The average, or optimal, temperature for chickens is between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Chickens can be subjected to colder temperatures, but if it is below freezing they will need a warmer space indoors or outside in order to stay … Read more