Chickens are very different to humans in their anatomy and construction. Perhaps the biggest difference is their wings and their ability to fly. Without some very specialized modifications chickens would not be able to fly, even with wings! The respiratory system is delicate too. You Read More →
Possums are scavengers and they will mostly eat carrion. They are part of nature’s garbage disposal team! Possums eat a wide variety of things that we consider to be pests or nuisances. Unfortunately they also eat chickens. However, they will rarely attack or go after Read More →
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 →
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