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Different coloured chicken eggs and speckled eggs

Different Coloured Eggs and the Breeds That Lay Them

September 04, 2020

Breeds Eggs Kids Corner

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...

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Hatching Baby Chickens: A Great Learning Experience For Kids

July 23, 2020

Hatching Incubating Kids Corner Raising Baby Chicks

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...

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Isa Brown chickens in backyard

10 Fast Facts about Chickens

July 22, 2020

Chickens 101 General Kids Corner

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,...

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Why Keep Chickens As Pets?

Why Keep Chickens As Pets?

July 22, 2020

Chicken Chatter Chickens 101 General Kids Corner Recommended

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...

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beautiful chicken plumage, showing the variety of feather types

Chicken Feather Structure

July 22, 2020

Chicken Chatter Chickens 101 General Kids Corner

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,...

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How Big Are Chickens?

July 22, 2020

Kids Corner

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...

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ISA brown chicken in backyard garden

The Chicktionary: The Ultimate Chicken Terminology Guide

July 22, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Kids Corner

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...

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Top Ten Chicken Jokes This April Fools

The Top 10 Best Chicken Jokes

July 21, 2020

General Kids Corner News

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...

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What Do Chickens Eat? Easy As 1, 2, 3, 4.

July 21, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Kids Corner Nutrition

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...

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Chicken Life Cycle

July 21, 2020

Chickens 101 General Kids Corner

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...

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Young girl holding basket of chicken eggs in backyard

Chicken Chores for Children

July 21, 2020

Chickens 101 Kids Corner

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...

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Becoming BFFs with Your Shy Chook

July 20, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Kids Corner Raising Baby Chicks

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,...

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Young children will love having a chicken to care for and cuddle

Which Breed of Chicken Makes a Great Pet for Children?

July 18, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101 Kids Corner

Chickens are an absolutely brilliant pet for children - they can teach them about sustainable living, provide them with tasty, healthy fresh eggs for breakfast,...

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Best chicken breeds for kids

Top 5 Best Chooks for Kids

July 18, 2020

Breeds Chickens 101 Kids Corner

  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...

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Everything You Need To Know About Eggs

July 16, 2020

Eggs General Kids Corner Most Popular

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...

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Chicken eating grasshopper

What Do Chickens Eat In The Wild?

July 15, 2020

Chicken Chatter Kids Corner Nutrition

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...

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Silkie chicken with fabulously fluffy feathers

Funky Flock Features

July 15, 2020

Breeds General Kids Corner

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...

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Young girl hugging baby chicken

Have you hugged your chicken today?

July 15, 2020

Kids Corner Videos

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...

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Can Chickens Fly?

June 04, 2020

Kids Corner

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...

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The Top 5 Unique Backyard Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!

The Top 5 Unique Backyard Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!

November 17, 2018

Chickens 101 Kids Corner

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...

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Young girl with basket of easter eggs in backyard

8 Eggstravagant Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

March 24, 2015

Craft Easter Kids Corner

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...

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Why Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets For Children

January 09, 2015

Kids Corner

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...

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What Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg?

December 07, 2014

Kids Corner

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...

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an easter egg hunt is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise

Games and Crafts for Kids This Holidays

September 23, 2014

Craft Easter Kids Corner

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!...

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Best Cat Breeds For Kids

September 10, 2014

Cats Kids Corner Other Pets

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...

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Baby chicken running around at sunrise

Chickens 101: A Day In The Life Of A Chicken

July 30, 2014

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Kids Corner

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...

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Young girl laughing with baby chicken

CHICKEN RIDDLES!

March 11, 2014

Kids Corner

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...

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Little girl happy about baby chickens

Chicken Keeping Find a Word

March 11, 2014

Kids Corner

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,...

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Guinea pig in grass in backyard

Top 5 Tips for Keeping Guinea Pigs

February 23, 2014

Guinea pig Kids Corner Other Pets

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...

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Leghorn chickens moulting

Special Considerations

November 25, 2013

Chicken Chatter General Kids Corner

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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