Roosters can crow for all kinds of reasons. The most common reason is the wake up crow. This is simply their way of saying good morning and leading the flocks out to forage. However roosters can also crow to warn their flock or to announce Read More →
Chickens actually thrive in colder temperatures. It is the heat that really drains your chicken and can cause some significant health problems. However this does not mean that chickens can survive all cold temperatures. But just how cold is too cold for chickens? In this Read More →
From a personal standpoint I do not encourage my chickens to swim. The flock is self-directed and generally do chickeny things – which does not include swimming! However we have all seen the videos of chickens floating around in the swimming pool with their humans. Read More →
In this article we are going to talk about aggressive roosters. Roosters have a job to do and they take it very seriously. They protect their flock and are responsible for the welfare and survival of the flock. That is a lot of responsibility. The Read More →
Many flock keepers see eggs as seasonal produce in the homestead setting. Winter time eggs are something of a rarity if you choose to let your hens follow their natural egg laying cycle. However if you are desperate to have your chickens lay eggs during Read More →
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