Are you interested in keeping an Ancona chicken? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In our complete guide to the Ancona, you’ll find out a little about its history and appearance but most importantly, what this breed is used for and how to care for it. While there are some downsides to this breed, the Ancona is a highly productive chicken that is friendly and very easy to keep. By the end, you'll know whether or not this is the right chicken breed for you. Let's get started!  Full:...

As with any animal, chicken poop can tell you a lot about their health. With that in mind, you’re probably wondering what healthy and unhealthy chicken poop looks like? Thankfully, we have all the info you need! Analyzing chicken poop can be difficult, as a change in color can sometimes be caused by illness, but it could be just a change in their diet. Here we’ll take a closer look at what unhealthy poop looks like and what you should do about it. Let’s get started!  Full:  What Does...

Depending on who you ask, a broody hen can be a good or bad thing! If you’re looking for a hen to raise baby chicks, then great! However, if you have no interest in breeding or prefer to use an incubator, then a broody hen can be a big inconvenience. Not only will they stop producing eggs, but they can become more aggressive, and irritable, and can even make themselves sick. So, join us in our complete guide on what you should do if you have a broody hen. Let's get started by looking at...

Are you hoping to breed chickens? If so, you’ll need to know how to hatch them. There are a couple of ways to do this, and you need to follow the steps carefully if you want to welcome perfect little chicks into the world. Here we’ll talk you through those steps along with looking at what you need, the pros and cons of each method, and some tips for successful hatching. By the end, you’ll know exactly what you need to go from fertilized eggs to healthy chicks. Let’s go!  Full:  How to Hatch...

Are you looking to add a chicken to your flock that will give you plenty of eggs and has a non-aggressive temperament? In that case, you might like to consider a relatively new breed called Whiting True Blue Chicken. However, before you commit to getting some, it is important to know more about the Whiting Ture Blue Chicken breed. In this article, we will tell you all you need to know to decide if the True Blues are the right breed for you. We cover their history, their temperament,...

If you are interested in keeping chickens, you may have had people recommending heritage chicken breeds to you. But what exactly are heritage breeds and how are they different from other types of chicken breeds? To have your questions answered on heritage chicken breeds, continue reading this article. You will find information on what heritage breeds are, how they differ from commercial breeds, and why it is important to keep heritage breeds alive. We have also included a list of popular...

Some heritage chicken breeds have roamed the Earth unchanged for hundreds of years, and have played an important part in establishing human settlements. The Sebright chicken? Well, it couldn’t be further away from that! This chicken was the result of one man’s relentless pursuit to create a beautiful chicken with laced feathering. Here we’ll tell you that story but, more importantly, also see how easy this chicken is to keep by giving you all the key info you need. Let’s go!  Full:...

Are you interested in raising a beautiful yellow chicken? Thankfully you’re not going to be short of options! There are many chicken breeds out there with yellow feathering, which is commonly referred to as buff. We’ve found 14 chickens that meet that description and they come in all shapes and sizes. So without further delay, let’s check out all the beautiful buff chicken breeds that exist today.  Full:  14 Best Yellow Chicken Breeds (Updated 2023) 

Do you have a hen that is not laying eggs? Perhaps she has lost her appetite or you have noticed she is walking funny or has abdominal straining. This could be because she has become egg-bound, meaning she has an egg stuck inside her reproductive system. While that may sound alarming, there are things you can do to help your hen to pass the stuck egg. If you suspect that one of your hens is egg-bound, it is important to investigate it quickly or it could be dangerous. Continue reading to...

Most people know that chickens are generally omnivores, meaning they will eat anything from vegetables, fruits, and insects to food scraps. However, although they are not picky eaters, and it is fairly easy to satisfy their diet needs, some people ask whether they can eat acorns. As you know, oak trees that produce acorns are very common in the US; in fact, at least 90 species of oak trees are native to North America. Therefore, the possibility is that your chicken might stumble upon an...

Just because you might not have heard about this breed doesn't mean that it's not worth learning about. Unfortunately, not everyone has a good marketing department, and that is certainly the case with Barbezieux chickens! If you couldn't guess it from the letter x at the end of the name, Barbezieux chicken is native to France. It's a highly versatile chicken breed with many good qualities and few things to complain about. Keep on reading to learn all about those qualities and everything...

Have you ever been to a farm and seen a chicken with bold spots? In most cases, people think the chicken is sick or has been attacked recently by a predator. Both reasons are quite valid. However, many do not know that chickens are prone to feather-picking! So, why do chickens eat feathers? Unfortunately, feather-picking is quite a common occurrence in the poultry world, and it can be very stressful for new chicken keepers who do not know how to navigate and come to this problem! Without...

It’s always interesting to learn about rare chicken breeds, but few appear as impressive as the Indian Giant Chicken. This breed is fairly new and only came around at the end of the 20th century, but it’s quickly capturing global attention. The Indian Giant Chicken is the world’s tallest chicken with many measuring over 4 feet toe-to-beak when stretched horizontally. They have a rugged, rustic appearance, but serve faithfully as human companions when raised well. Keep reading to learn more...

Depending on where you live, the topic of feral chickens can either be completely new and unfamiliar to you or it may be something you’ve been hearing and reading about daily for years. As with any other type of wildlife, feral chickens are localized in certain areas depending on the environment there, however, in the places where they thrive they have become quite an unmanageable problem. So, what is a feral chicken, really, why are there so many of them in some places, why are they a...

The American Game chicken is quite infamous for its cockfighting past but that does lead to the pertinent question of what are chicken keepers to do with this bird in the present. American Game chickens don’t lay as many eggs as the commercial egg layer breeds and they don’t give as much meat as the “table” breeds that are specifically bred for their meat. So, what purpose does the American Game chicken serve nowadays and how is this formerly fighting bird used today? Let’s go over the...

The poultry world is full of many great French chicken breeds which isn’t surprising, given the country’s traditions in this area. After all, it’s no coincidence that the rooster is France’s national symbol. One breed is often lauded above all others, however, and has often been refered to as the best breed of chicken in France – the Faverolles chicken. Even if your preferences lie elsewhere and you favor a different French breed over the Faverolles, there is no denying that it is a special...

The Japanese Bantam chicken, also known as Chabo, is the famous tiny Japanese chicken breed we often see in Japanese paintings. If you didn’t know much about these special birds before looking at such paintings, however, you may have wondered why they are always portrayed as if they are sitting down. Suffice it to say that it’s not just an artistic choice. So, below we’ll explore everything you need to know about the Japanese Bantam chicken – its looks, genetics, temperament, health,...

If you keep chickens, you’re probably constantly on the lookout for new ways to keep your flock in good health and laying well, and a big part of this will involve what you feed them. However, while many foods can be used to supplement a chicken’s regular diet, some should be avoided. As a result, you may be wondering about which of these categories apples belong to and whether it’s safe to give them to your birds – so to help, in this post, we discuss the question, can chickens eat...

As humans – especially when we’re children – we’re always being reminded to eat up our greens. Green vegetables are known to be incredibly important as part of a healthy and balanced diet, and eating things like salads containing romaine lettuce has a role to play in this. But what about chickens? Is romaine lettuce healthy for them too? Or is it one of those human foods that chickens should avoid? To give you the answers to queries like these and more, in this post, we discuss the question,...

Chicken keepers are always looking for tasty treats that can supplement their flock’s diet to keep them healthy while also keeping things interesting for them by varying their diet – but while there’s lots of stuff they can eat, some foods should be avoided. So what about oatmeal? Can you give your birds a warming bowl on a cold morning to help them fight the cold? Or is this a human treat they can’t have? This topic is surprisingly contentious, so to help you understand both sides, in this...

Fowl pox is a common viral infection in chickens that can look awful but often isn't life-threatening. If you've heard of fowl pox cases in your area or already have an outbreak, then you'll understandably be worried. We’re here to put your mind at ease by giving you all the facts you need. We’ll look at how to identify fowl pox, what causes it, and what to do if your chickens have it. Let’s get straight to it!  Full:  Fowl Pox in Chickens (Prevention, Causes, and Treatment) 

Want to give your chickens the highest quality nutrition with the best ingredients? If so, you've probably considered making your own chicken feed. However, you'll have many questions about how it can be done. Join us as we'll take a look at a great DIY chicken feed recipe along with looking at how to get the right ingredients, what chickens need in their diet, and whether DIY chicken feed is worth it. Let's get started!  Full:  DIY Chicken Feed Recipe (A Complete Guide in 2023) 

As the name suggests, the Naked Neck is a very quirky chicken! There is no doubt that it’s one of the most unique breeds out there. But there's much more to this beautiful bird than just its awesome appearance, as they can also be a pleasure to keep. Here we’ll give you everything you need to know about the Naked Neck chicken. This includes looking at what it’s used for, how to care for it, and much more. Read on to check out our complete guide to the Naked Neck chicken.  Full:  Naked Neck...

It’s easy to understand the appeal of the Kadaknath chicken if you understand the meaning of its alternative name Kali Masi: “fowl having black flesh”. This Indian breed is the result of years of natural selection rather than human intervention, and the result is a beautiful and unique chicken breed. The Kadaknath chicken is rare today as a result of overconsumption, but breeders are hard at work to replenish the chickens’ numbers while facilitating a healthy, hardy breed. We explore the...