Month: April 2022

While a chicken can not be a service animal it can be a therapy animal (Comforting Animal, Emotional Animal) and as such has the same requirements as long as a certified practitioner has indicated that this animal provides some emotional comfort and mental support. Another frequent question is “Can a chicken be a pet?”. Overall, … Read more

At 15-18 months of age, and every year thereafter, chickens will replace their feathers. Feathers will fall out to make room for new feather growth. During this time, hens will stop laying eggs. Also, do chickens ever stop laying eggs? Some times your chickens will stop laying because they have reached old age. The age … Read more

On a recent road trip, I tried chicken biscuit sandwiches from Southern fast-food chains. I compared the Bojangles and Krystal sandwiches to the one I’m used to eating from Chick-fil-A. After tasting all three, I think Chick-fil-A does this dish best. How healthy is a chicken sandwich? All of the following entrée items contain fewer … Read more

Here are the steps to reheat Chick-Fil-A nuggets in the oven: Preheat your oven at 350°F. Take a baking tray and cover it with a baking paper sheet. Get your Chick-Fil-A nuggets out of the fridge and place them on the baking tray, making sure to leave a little gap between them. Place the tray … Read more

Chickens are fairly easy birds to raise–they’re small and manageable, while ducks are easy, too–they’re hardy and lay eggs year-round, so housing them together is possible. It just takes a little work and adequate space. Follow these simple tips for keeping chickens and ducks together from Blain’s Farm & Fleet. How many chickens should you … Read more

Yes, chicken soup does help your cold. I helps by slowing down mucus and reducing the symptoms you are having. Clearly chicken soup helps when you have a cold. Is chicken soup actually good for the Cold? Added benefit to support immunity. Other key ingredients in a chicken soup include onions, garlic and additional vegetables … Read more

A chicken can run without its head because a neural network in its spine is pre-programmed to control the muscles in frequently-used movements such as running or swimming. (Photo: Eric Guinther) Why do headless chickens run? The brain does not control all body movements. Without input from the brain these circuits start spontaneously. “The neurons … Read more

Calcium Deficiency in Chickens The likely reason why your hens may lay soft-shelled eggs is that they still don’t have enough calcium. Calcium deficiency can result in laying low-quality eggs with poorly developed shells. Thin or soft shelled eggs are caused by: Not enough calcium in the diet. Calcium absorption problem. Too much ACV or … Read more

How to give away an unwanted urban chicken, part 1Reach out to other responsible chicken owners. This is your best bet to make sure your chook winds up in a good new home: going to someone who’s already familiar Advertise where other pets are being put up for adoption. Some additional items to investigate are: … Read more

Here are four steps to identify a chicken of the woods mushroom: Time of year: Like plants, mushrooms fruit in specific seasons. Chicken of the woods mushrooms only fruit in the summer through early fall. Tree type & growing area: Chicken of the woods usually grow on oak trees, but we’ve also seen them on … Read more