Mark Hudson

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

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

*All parts of the food must reach a temperature of at least 165°F for 15 seconds. Reheating must be done rapidly, within 2 hours after being removed from refrigeration. Foods reheated in a microwave oven must be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F. Chicken thighs and … 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

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 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

Chickens are creatures of habit, and once they know where their roost is, they will return to it every night–like clockwork. Keep your chickens in their coop for 1-2 weeks. Moreover, do chickens go back to the coop? It is true chickens are creatures of HABIT. Once they have in their mind that they need … Read more

I know this subject has been brought up a zillion times, but I’ve never seen a satisfactory answer as to why a chicken shakes their head. I know there are many reasons and they’re mostly transient in nature – a shake of the head to get rid of something such as an insect or moisture. … Read more

Sometimes your chickens will stop laying because they have reached old age. The age at which chickens stop laying eggs will be different for each breed. For example some hybrids (such as Red Rangers and Golden Comets) will only lay for around 2-3 years at best. Where do hens lay their eggs? Hens have the … Read more

” is a resounding yes. Commercial farmers reported many benefits from raising chickens on pasture grass. Can chickens survive eating only grass? Yes, grass is completely safe for chickens to eat. In fact, you’ll find a lot of chickens in the wild use grass as their go-to food. In fact, studies suggest that grass-fed chickens … Read more