Raising Chickens
Training chickens to come when called is a great way to keep them safe from predators and from getting lost. Chickens have a natural instinct to head back to the safety of their coop when they’re feeling scared, so being able to call them back to you can be a lifesaver. They also tend to …
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Well, yet another Monday is here, and like every other Monday, since we started this page, it is time for our weekly Pros & Cons about keeping New Hampshire chickens. We chose the New Hampshire chickens for today`s article because we want to share with our readers productive and famous breeds with all of their …
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To answer this question, it is first necessary to define the term “roost.” In its most literal sense, a roost is a support for a bird to perch on. In some cases, the roost consists of a branch or pole which has been cut from a tree and placed on the ground or in another …
Chickens are domesticated fowl which humans keep primarily as a source of food. They are omnivores and may live from five to ten years depending on their breed. Chickens are not capable of domestic flight and may occasionally fly briefly to explore their surroundings. They live together in flocks and establish a pecking order with …
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Roosters can be aggressive and loud. Many chicken keepers even avoid roosters in their flock due to their “complicated” attitude. They are aggressive and often bully other chickens in the congregation. Most chicken keepers keep one rooster per 7+ hens, none at all or, in some cases, separated from the hens. Chicken keepers that allow their eggs to …
In our mail, we get tons of questions about what to do, please help, how-to and etc. Now, we will try to answer some of the most commonly asked questions. If this article helped you and solved some of your problems, please share it or bookmarked it. Without further ado, you can read the FAQ …
So you happen to be interested in raising chickens at home now, are you? Yes, there seems to be some sort of fad nowadays with many families rearing chickens right in their backyards. There are even cities that have certain rules with regards to raising chickens at home. Now if you seriously want to continue on with this …
Deciding whether to raise backyard chickens is not a simple task. There are a variety of factors that you would have to consider before you would be able to determine whether keeping a flock with you is the right choice. Here are some questions that you should answer if you want to come up with …
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If you look at local news articles, the internet, or even other publications nowadays, you should not be surprised if you would be able to see an article or even plenty of articles about raising backyard chickens. This is because the trend of having these animals in your backyard has slowly picked up steam and …
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If you’re getting to know chickens for the first time, these little rascals can be a bit daunting. Don’t worry if you’re startled the first time you try to pick up a chicken and they begin squawking and flapping. Or trying to outrun you. This is their nature. Especially if they don’t know you very well. You may think you’ll …
