Chicken

Radiocarbon dating suggested that the chickens were pre-Columbian, and DNA analysis showed that they were related to prehistoric populations of chickens in Polynesia. These results appeared to confirm that the chickens came from Polynesia and that there were transpacific contacts between Polynesia and South America before Columbus’s arrival in the Americas. Are chickens descendants of … Read more

Chickens hear very much like human beings do. They have two ears, one on either side of their head. They have eardrums, and an outer ear, middle ear and inner ear, just like we do. This is Agatha’s ear. Chickens have excellent hearing. It’s about in our own range, but they are far speedier in … Read more

Yes, chicken feed can go bad. Store it in a container where it’s not in direct sunlight, moisture or heat. Wesley ⭐ Answeregy Expert How to Avoid Chicken Feed Storage Mistakes – Backyard … Unfortunately, if stored incorrectly, your chicken feed can make your birds sick, make them stop laying, or in extreme instances, kill … Read more

As you can see, she has dug a shallow hole to loosen up the dirt. She then proceeds to rub the dirt all over her body getting it deep into her feathers. There are a couple of benefits for chicks doing this ; one is that the dust absorbs excess moisture and oils on their … Read more

Many people believe that chickens don’t cry because their lungs are too small for their vocal cords. However, this theory is not true. Chickens do have vocal cords, just smaller than other birds. When they produce sounds, they use the unique anatomy of their facial muscles to make a clicking noise rather than speaking from … Read more

Evolution and the dinosaurs. Part of the reason chickens have feathers has to do with evolution. Dinosaurs may have been the first feathered creatures, but why did birds keep their feathers all these years? A couple more things to think about: protection, waterproofing, camouflage, courtship, or insulation. Can chickens be completely featherless? And recently, scientists … Read more

Tractor Supply gets chicks in on a regular basis, you’d have to chat with an employee to figure out the schedule at your store. Sometimes they sell out, other times they have chicks from an earlier shipment hanging around when the new ones come in. What chickens does tractor supply sell? Tractor Supply offers a … Read more

The brilliance of a chickens feathers. Help keep the birds at the right temperature. Afford protection to the body from rain and injury. They enable flight and serve as display for courtship and for the fancier to show. Can chicken feathers be used for anything? While feathers are often considered a by-product of poultry production … Read more

The kidney is the shape and color of a red kidney bean. In a chicken, it is also about the size of a bean. However in addition to the liver and kidney, there is tissue of the a similar color, that is located on either side of the spine. While I was writing we ran … Read more

Yes, chickens can freeze to death, but the main reasons it happens are that either they aren’t in good health and you didn’t know it. Or that their coop isn’t prepared for the winter. You could be wondering “How to protect chickens from freezing?” Your hens best defense against freezing temperatures is their down coat. … Read more