Mark Hudson

Chickens do not sweat, when they get too hot they use a process called evaporative cooling. The natural foraging behavior of chickens can get them into trouble from time-to-time. Some additional things to pay attention too are: another issue with chickens munching on anything more, and you may some form of contamination. Like dogs, chicks … Read more

There are a few theories why some birds bob their heads when they walk: Assists with balance Provides depth perception Sharpens their vision. Because of this difference in makeup, chickens pass off most of the responsibility of keeping their field of vision stable to muscles in the head and neck. This leads to the baffling … Read more

Chicken wings are white meat, even though they’re juicier and have a more concentrated poultry flavor, like dark meat. Many people think of Buffalo wings when they think of this part of the chicken, and for good reason: they’re extremely popular throughout the United States. But the concept of cooking wings in peppery hot sauce … Read more

Chickens do not vomit in the same way as we do. They can ‘throw up’ contents from their crop, stomach, and digestive system, however. This is usually a sign that there is something wrong with your hen and it’s in need of some help. Are chickens monogastric? Digestion is the process by which large, complex … Read more

Yes, even when it comes to loss and death. I think this is a time when the flock’s lessons runs the deepest. The flock realizes when a member is going to pass and allows them to go off and find a quiet place away from the rest of their family. Is it normal for chickens … Read more

, and lcw1995. Iv’e been loosing my chickens latley to something that I have no idea what., and carolinagirl58. I don’t think any breed of domestic chicken can actually fly like a bird, although some can get off the ground and go over things better than others. Invitetanner, chris09, wilds of pagootziecatillia, the turken lady, … Read more

According to UC Berkeley, chickens are not reptiles but are, in fact, dinosaurs. Using the phylogenetic system of classification, they belong to the clade Dinosauria. Using the traditional Linnean classification system, chickens belong to the group called Galliformes, meaning landfowl. How Chickens Are Related To Dinosaurs Well, it turns out that chickens and dinosaurs DO … Read more

Common statutes include the following types of restrictions: Limit to flock size —no more than 4 chickens is typical. Hens only — in many areas no roosters are allowed. No free ranging — a flock may need to be cooped at all times. Building permit — coop must comply with building regulations. Setbacks — distance … Read more

Chicken Little (2005 film) The 46th Disney animated feature film, it was directed by Mark Dindal from a screenplay by Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman, and Ron Anderson, based on a story by Mark Kennedy and Dindal. The film is dedicated to Disney artist and writer Joe Grant, who died before the film’s release. In … Read more

For years, both the CDC and USDA have been advising home cooks not to wash or rinse their raw poultry. When cooking chicken, it should reach 165 degrees at the thickest part when it’s done. Does washing chicken meat make it cleaner? “But the meat from the chicken you buy at [the] grocery store should … Read more