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 …
Tips On How To Raise Friendly Chickens! *You will be surprised with Number 2* Read More »
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 …
Are Huskies Good with Chickens? *Other Dog Breeds Included* Read More »
It’s funny how we tend to see our favorites become the most popular, isn’t it? Rhode Island Red chickens are a breed that is loved by many…including me. I have 8 Rhode Island Red Chickens (love my Red Stars) and have had nothing but success with them. Their “look” is beautiful and entertaining. Their personality …
PROS And CONS Of Keeping Rhode Island Red Chickens! Read More »
Chickens love to get busy. They enjoy running around, scratching, and pecking at things all the time. Now when they can’t find anything that resembles those activities, they get bored. And when they do, it could lead to unhealthy behavior and cause serious health problems for your chooks. Your chickens are going to peck each other, and …
We’re committed to helping you raise happy, healthy chickens. When you think about things chickens love to eat, cherries are not the first thing that comes to mind. But in fact, all chickens cherish cherries, including urban backyard chickens like ours! Some people have concerns about the pits and stems of cherries because they think …
Can Chickens Eat Cherries? Everything you need to know! Read More »
In some of our previous articles we have discussed clipping chicken feathers, reasons for feather loss, and this made us think – if we want to give good and unique ideas to our readers for everything surrounding their chicken why not share a few chicken feather crafts. Almost every chicken keeper I have talked to …
Monday is here and as you already know, the typesofchicken.com team has prepared for you yet another article concerning a particular chicken breed. This time the Sussex chicken breed takes its turn on this page, after the articles about the Australorp,Buff Orpingtons and the Silkies. We have prepared this article for those people who are …
As many of our readers already know, Mondays at typesofchicken.com are reserved for our weekly Pros & Cons articles concerning a particular chicken breed. We have written articles about many of your favorite chicken breeds such as the Silkies, the Cornish, Buff Orpington, American Game Chicken, and more. This Monday the Ancona chicken breed comes …
Keeping Ancona Chicken: Eggs, Temperament & More Tips Read More »
Chickens can eat collard greens. Collards are a member of the cabbage family, so they provide similar vitamins and nutrients as other greens in this family, including kale and broccoli. Chickens are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and meat. They can eat a wide variety of foods, but they do best with a …
Can Chickens Eat Collard Greens? *chicken keeper opinion included* Read More »
You know, the loveable fowls which make delicious eggs and seem to run wild in a mini-version of Jurassic Park? These chickeny creatures are not only super funny, but they have a voracious appetite. And that got us wondering: Can chickens eat grapes? Yes, it’s safe for chickens to eat grapes. Grapes contain lots of …
Can Chickens Eat Grapes? (seeds, raisings, and leaves included) Read More »
