Month: April 2022

Chickens can be potty trained. A lot of people do train their chickens not to mess around the home. It takes a little patience, but as you’ll see below it’s perfectly possible to train a house chicken. One common answer is, This isn’t a huge pressing issue, more of a curiosity than anything. I’ve definitely … Read more

Gravy mixture – Whisk flour with about 1/2 cup of stock until lump free, then whisk in remaining stock and pepper (forgot in video!). Pour into the pan around the chicken. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, or until chicken is crispy and golden. Whisk gravy – Remove chicken onto a plate, then give the gravy … Read more

Chickens eat gravel for two reasons. Their lack of teeth means that food swallowed has to be processed by the stomach alone. The presence of gravel in the stomach helps to mash up the food in the stomach and ease digestion. Another frequently asked query is “Why do chickens eat rocks?”. The answer is however, … Read more

Stress is a large factor that may contribute to both the overall health of your flock and the size of the eggs they lay. In fact, a stressed chicken will often lay yolk-less fairy eggs with very little nutritional value. Your flock is at its best when your chickens are free-ranging. When we were reading … Read more

Chickens do not quack, hay that is grown is not spelled hey. Simple mistakes like that, but a cute short story. While writing we ran into the question “Do chickens purr?”. Another thing about chickens that surprises a lot of people is that some will actually purr when they’re being pet! Admittedly, it’s not exactly … Read more

Most chickens aren’t interested in attacking humans. Hens rarely attack unless they’re sitting on eggs or protecting young chicks. So if you’ve got a broody hen on your hands, just know, it’s natural and normal for her to peck at you, to fluff up, and even growl if you so much as look at her. … Read more

Overall, chickens can make great pets. They are intelligent animals with unique personalities that make them interesting creatures to keep on your homestead. There are many benefits to keeping chickens as pets, such as having access to fresh eggs. However, chickens should not be treated like domesticated dogs or cats. You could be thinking “Do … Read more

It generally does not hurt a hen to lay an egg. Although, for young chickens new to egg laying or for extra-large eggs, it may be quite painful for an egg to be passed. Gasping noises and bleeding are some signs that the laying was painful. Some breeds of chickens are great egg layers, laying … Read more

Chickens can also fly over fences that are up to five feet tall. So, if you’re looking to keep chickens in your backyard, be sure to build a fence that is at least six feet tall! Not all chickens jump the same some smaller chicken breeds can go has high as eight feet. The Orloff … Read more

Fresh chicken will always have a slight odor to it, even when it is at its freshest, however it will not be an offensive smell. Chicken that is not so fresh will start to develop a distinctive ‘off’ smell that means it should be cooked immediately, or thrown away. Yes, chickens can smell. They are … Read more