Different Coloured Eggs and the Breeds That Lay Them
It’s a very common practice among backyard chicken keepers to keep LOTS of egg-exquisitely different breeds! Why? Chicken keeping is quite addictive and once bitten...
Hatching Baby Chickens: A Great Learning Experience For Kids
For a chicken keeper, there’s nothing more rewarding than hatching your own baby chickens and raising them from scratch. This wonderful egg-sperience is made even...
10 Fast Facts about Chickens
Chickens are, without a doubt, one of the most interesting critters to own. To know them, is to fall madly in love with their beauty,...
Why Keep Chickens As Pets?
One of the most important daily tasks in chicken care will be to ensure they have access to feed and fresh water. In addition to ensuring they have access to water throughout the day, you must also make sure their water is clean. Chickens as pets can be somewhat choosy and will not drink water that is dirty. When your chickens are not drinking enough water they can easily become dehydrated and this can lead to illness or death. You must also check on your flock daily to ensure they are all active and appear to be healthy. Chickens can become ill quickly and it is always best to stay on top of such matters...
Chicken Feather Structure
Feathers are a feature that are unique to birds, and while they may look pretty and add to the overall aesthetic appeal of a chicken,...
How Big Are Chickens?
Chickens are creatures that range in size - some can be quite large, others are tiny! When choosing chickens for your flock, taking your chicken’s...
The Chicktionary: The Ultimate Chicken Terminology Guide
Plumage got you in a pickle? Confused by coccidiosis? What on earth is a pullet?! If chicken chat is sending you into a tizzy, be...
The Top 10 Best Chicken Jokes
For whatever reason, chickens have always been the fodder of a lot of jokes. No one can be sure why but nevertheless, joke books all...
What Do Chickens Eat? Easy As 1, 2, 3, 4.
All egg-sperienced green thumbs know that a healthy soil is the key to a flourishing garden. Without a nutrient rich foundation, the plants simply can’t...
Chicken Life Cycle
We all know the age-old question- what came first, the chicken or the egg? And while this questions remains unanswered, there is a lot more...
Chicken Chores for Children
Children and chickens go together like Vegemite and toast! Naturally playful, friendly and sociable the two make the perfect pair. Are you looking for clever...
Becoming BFFs with Your Shy Chook
Chickens thrive on spending quality time with their feathery siblings and with you, their faithful chicken keeper. They are very social creatures by nature but,...
Which Breed of Chicken Makes a Great Pet for Children?
Chickens are an absolutely brilliant pet for children - they can teach them about sustainable living, provide them with tasty, healthy fresh eggs for breakfast,...
Top 5 Best Chooks for Kids
Chickens make the best pets for your growing children. A flock of chooks provide love, a sense of responsibility and teach our kids the importance...
Everything You Need To Know About Eggs
What came first, the chicken or the egg? While the jury might still be out on this one, what we do know is that eggs...
What Do Chickens Eat In The Wild?
Once upon a time, chickens were wild creatures, running around in their native habitat and scratching and foraging for food. So before they could pop...
Funky Flock Features
Feathered feet, five toes and beards- chicken breeds sure can have a lot of fascinating anatomy! It can often be overwhelming to try and keep...
Have you hugged your chicken today?
Sometimes a chicken needs a hug too! Watch this beautiful video of a young boy hugging a chicken. The hen just loves it! I'm going...
Can Chickens Fly?
Question: Can chickens fly? Answer: Yes! Chickens can fly, albeit not well. The average chicken can manage flights of 10 feet high or 3 meters for...
The Top 5 Unique Backyard Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!
While the modern age of technology has made our lives easier, it also means that the days of our children heading outdoors for amusement, without...
8 Eggstravagant Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
Everyone has memories of being a kid manically exploring, screeching and searching around the backyard looking for Easter eggs. The Easter egg hunt is an...
Why Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets For Children
Most of us fondly remember our childhood guinea pig pets. These adorable creatures really are a great first pet for children (and parents who are...
What Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg?
This is truly one of the great conundrums for the ages, that has left everyone from Ancient Greek’s to modern scientists scratching their heads in...
Games and Crafts for Kids This Holidays
Keep your kids amused this holidays with these egg-cellent activities - there'll be no more "I'm bored" or "what can we do"'s in your house!...
Best Cat Breeds For Kids
If you’re a ‘cat person’ you will know that there is a lot more to these charming creatures than being internet sensations, and they do...
Chickens 101: A Day In The Life Of A Chicken
Are you a novice chicken keeper? Are you egg-cited to get to know these egg-squisite feathered wonders more intimately? Chickens are very busy creatures, but...
CHICKEN RIDDLES!
What kind of car does a hen drive? A Mini-cooper! Why did the chicken flock order 1 vanilla milkshake? Because they like to share the...
Chicken Keeping Find a Word
Fun Chicken Find A Word - Find these words, Beak, Coop, Roost, Brooder, Dust Baths, Rooster, Run, Feeder, Bugs, Chickens, Grit, Straw, Chicks, Hatch, Waterer, Chook,...
Top 5 Tips for Keeping Guinea Pigs
Guinea Pigs, or cavies, as they are often called, are an excellent first pet. They’re easily handled due to their nice compact size, they’re friendly...
Special Considerations
Raising chickens can be a wonderful experience, especially if you plan to keep them as pets. If you first obtain your chickens as baby chicks,...
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