Mark Hudson

Increased activity and scratching around in the coop or yard. More vocalization, either crowing or clucking. More dust bathing. Spending more time perched on top of the nesting boxes you see any of these signs, it’s likely that your chickens are getting ready to start laying eggs. What age do chickens start to lay? On … Read more

Generally speaking, we have found that they start to roost at around 8 to 12 weeks. The reason for that is because when they’re chicks, they naturally want to huddle together in a clump on the floor, which is how they stay safe. If you think about it, in the wild they want to cluster … Read more

Chicken noodle soup makes a great fallback for the cold winter days because of its wonderful nutrients. The ingredients are soothing to the throat, easy to digest, and taste great. You should be wondering “What kind of soup makes you feel better when you’re sick?” Some have found that But then there are some foods … Read more

InstructionsAdd the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, spices, and cornstarch to a large bowl or zip-seal bag. Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill or pan heated to medium-high heat. Serve chicken in tacos, … Read more

When ranging in the yards, chickens will find a cornucopia of protein- and vitamin-rich food on their own, including insects and grubs, vegetation and seeds. Fairly indiscriminate, they may even sample such yard fare as skinks, toads or small snakes before determining it is not to their taste. Researchers have discovered that chickens have taste … Read more

Riddle: How do baby chickens dance? Riddle: What do you call an egg who is on the computer too much? Riddle: What did the eggs do when the light turned green? Answer: They egg-celerated! Riddle: What kind of egg lives by the sea? Are there any riddles for kids with chicken as the answer? Today’s … Read more

In simple terms, chickens’ eyes don’t have the ability to focus on a stationary objects while their bodies are moving. Keeping their heads still is their way of correcting their vision. Why do chickens’heads stay still when their bodies get moved? Depending on where the neck is cut, you will see a decapitated chicken move … Read more

In fact they are so friendly they often get bullied by more assertive birds like Rhode Island Reds. They will do well mixed with other docile breeds (such as Polish, Cochin or similar types) and enjoy a peaceful coexistence. Interestingly, in our experience, Silkies usually get on well with other chicken breeds, despite their unusual … Read more

The minimum space you need per chicken in a coop is 2 square feet per bird. The minimum space you need per chicken for an outside run/pen is 8 square feet per bird. Once you know how many chickens you’re going to house, you’ll need to know how many nesting boxes to put in. The … Read more

Cole Slaw (180 calories, 150 milligrams sodium)Light String Cheese (50 calories, 160 milligrams sodium)Caesar Side Salad Without Croutons or Dressing (40 calories, 90 milligrams of sodium)Side Salad Without Dressing (15 calories, 10 milligrams of sodium). Another thing we wanted the answer to was: what is the price of KFC chicken bucket? The favorite answer is … Read more