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Dive into our Chicken Health category for comprehensive advice on keeping your chickens in top shape. Discover expert tips on feeding, water requirements, brain health, vaccines, and more. We provide the essential knowledge to ensure your chickens’ well-being and prevent common health issues.

7 Differences Between Chickens And Turkeys 
Chickens health

7 Differences Between Chickens And Turkeys 

Raising chickens adds a sustainable resource of eggs, meat and fertilizer for you and your family, but what about trying out a different variety of poultry like turkey? Whether you’re just wanting to add a few turkeys to your farm or you’re interested in converting to raising them instead of chickens, you’ll want to brush…

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are chickens and dinosaurs related
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Are Chickens Dinosaurs? (What science says about this idea)

Chickens don’t tend to be the first thing that people envision in their minds when they hear about our prehistoric friends, the dinosaurs. But science has recently indicated that these two could be more closely related than anyone would have thought. So, are chickens, in fact, dinosaurs?  Chickens are not dinosaurs but when compared to…

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7 Differences Between Chickens And Ducks

Raising chickens and ducks can be rewarding as both species can contribute to your flock and homestead fairly well. If you’ve been an avid chicken farmer for a while and are interested in introducing some ducks into your flock, you are probably wondering what the differences between the two are before you begin your endeavor. …

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can i leave the chicken coop door open overnight
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Are Chickens Scared Of The Dark? (+ what to do about it)

If you’ve ever struggled to shoo your young chickens into the coop at night and felt like they were fighting you the whole way, it’s probably because their coop was too dark! You may be thinking that the chickens are just afraid of the dark, but the reality is they just have terrible night vision! …

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how do chickens show affection
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Do Chickens Love Their Owners?

Chickens always seem to get a bad rap for being stupid or not capable of much emotion, but the truth is they are actually a complex species that can show love and affection to their owners and family. So, many folks who aren’t familiar with chickens and their emotions may be wondering, do chickens really…

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do chickens have memory
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Do Chickens Have Good Memory? (What science says)

Many folks don’t consider chickens to be like other birds, such as parrots or crows, and are typically thought to be somewhat dumb and void of much personality. The truth is, chickens are highly emotional and display as much intelligence as other species that are believed to be smart. But that raises the question: do…

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can I give a bowl of water to my chickens
Chickens health | Raising chickens

Can I Give My Chickens A Bowl Of Water?

Chickens can be fun and rewarding but also messy. They will get poop and dirt on anything without much care in the world, even when it’s their water or food supply. Keeping these things clean can be a challenge if you don’t have the proper containers. When their food or water is left in a…

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What causes eggs to have no shell?
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Why Does My Chicken’s Egg Have No Shell?

Many new chicken raisers become concerned when one of their hens produces a soft-shelled or shell-less egg. If this happens to you, try not to panic! These things do happen and there certainly are explanations for them, usually reversible and other times not so much.  A chicken will lay a shell-less egg because they are…

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what can kill chickens
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What Usually Kills Chickens? (The 8 Most Common Reasons)

Staying on a farm is a lot of fun, and we love having animals of all shapes and sizes strutting around. We had an unusual few weeks a year back where some of our chickens either went missing or mysteriously died. When raising chickens, you need to know all about their health, shelter, what to…

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what is best: chickens pellets or crumbles?
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What Is Better For Chickens? Pellets Or Crumbles?

When it comes to feeding chickens, there are two different kinds of feed you will find available: pellets and crumbles. Chickens will eat either one of them and they have very similar ingredients. Whether you are new to raising chooks or you are just interested in learning what’s what, there are a few similarities and…

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