Mark Hudson

Chickens can shake their heads every now and then due to getting water up their noses and things like that. However if it persists or she becomes lethargic this could be the sign of a head cold. This can be easily treated with antubiotics that go in all the hens water as it is contagious. … Read more

OR: Search by Category Q: My chicken has a lump or tumor on her chest–what should I do? You are probably seeing your chicken’s crop. A chicken’s crop is a part of her digestive system, and is located on her breast. You can see it in the illustration below, closest to the front. When it … Read more

No, chickens cannot eat bell pepper leaves. While the ripe pepper is safe for chickens, unripe peppers, leaves and plant stems contain solanine and are toxic to chickens. Yes, chickens can eat ripe bell peppers scraps. Yes, chickens can eat all parts of the beet plant. Yes, chickens can eat all parts of the beet … 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

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

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