Mark Hudson

It’s pretty natural for chickens to molt during different times of the year. First-time chicken keepers may not know this, but a laying hen requires plenty of time out in the sunshine, or it may fail to produce eggs. Some extra things to pay attention too are improper diet, they could be broody, disease and … Read more

Allow the chicken curry to heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is evenly heated throughout. You can check the chicken temperature by using an ovenproof meat thermometer or you can just eyeball the dish. Once the dish has been sufficiently reheated, allow it to cool for at least 4-5 minutes before serving … Read more

Chickens are omnivores which means their diet includes plants, insects, seeds and even small animals like mice and frogs. Chickens would also likely peck at a carcass as well if they had the chance. Below: Here is one of my white Leghorns looking for food in the natural free range way. Your browser does not … Read more

Smoked Chicken Brine Recipe Ingredients1 whole chicken1 gallon of water (or enough to completely submerge your chicken)3/4 cup salt1 cup sugar1 tablespoon of pepper1 tablespoon of cayenne. Ingredients10 – 12 cuts of chicken2 cups buttermilk4 cups vegetable oil. Two teaspoons cayenne. Two teaspoons garlic powder. Two teaspoons salt and black pepper2 ½ cups all-purpose flour. … Read more

It turns out the chicken has little to do with the formation of an egg’s shell — the egg actually grows the shell around itself! It does this using processes that are also seen in bones and seashells. One frequent answer is, preheat the oven to 350 degrees / 170c / Gas mark 4Wash the … Read more

Chickens are either farmed as ‘broilers’ (for meat) or laying hens (for eggs). Both are most commonly reared in intensive farms in the US and much of the rest of the world. Most modern chicken farms use “nipple” watering systems as another water-saving tool. When the birds press the pin, water is released. Another thing … Read more

Chickens can stand on chicken wire . However, there is a chance that it will begin to hurt their feet over time. While reading we ran into the question “Can Chickens walk on Wire flooring?”. But adult birds are relatively heavy, and wire is hard on their feet. In addition, wire flooring doesn’t allow for … Read more

Reasons your bantams are not laying eggs : Bantams are mostly seasonal layers, certainly more so than large fowl chickens. Bantams are mostly bred for show and as such are not selected for their egg laying ability. Bantams are more prone to broodiness and can take weeks to break off and return to egg laying., … Read more

A 25-year-old British woman has been able to sustain herself on – not fruits, not vegetables, not water – but chicken nuggets! Surprisingly enough, according to her, she’s been perfectly healthy for 22 years. Growing up, many of us may have looked forward to a trip to the drive-thru where we could enjoy one of … Read more

Yes, you can freeze chicken salad. However, the quality may be unpleasant once thawed. Some chicken salads can be frozen more successfully than others. Your success with freezing chicken salad depends on the ingredients used to make the chicken salad and how well they retain their quality once frozen and thawed. Like raw chicken, cooked … Read more