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Chickens as Pets By Kathy Bernhardt

Chickens may seem like an odd choice for a pet, but they can be very engaging, friendly and entertaining – and they pay their way with eggs and pest control for your garden. Chickens can …

I have chickens and guineas and find them very helpful in reducing the bug population. They also are fun, lovable pets (which surprised me!) and are great company. And, of course, they are a great source of organic, free-range eggs if you let them roam around. You can’t just turn them loose and let them go, though, as they will dig and scratch in places they shouldn’t (like in a newly …

You’re ready for your new flock of hens: you have the coop, feeder and waterer and the chicks are on order. But what do you use for litter on the floor of the chicken coop? Pine shavings, hay, straw, or what? How often do you have to clean it out? And, for urban and suburban homesteaders especially, is it going to smell?

The deep litter method is one sustainable method of managing chicken …

You can change feed to meat more quickly and more efficiently on a broiler chicken than anything else you could raise. It takes from six to eight weeks and usually doesn’t take but a few pounds of feed. If you were trying to raise a hog or a cow or most anything else it would require more expense: naturally it would be larger in size but for the most part a broiler chicken is not expensive to …

Chicks, no kidding, come in a box via the US Postal Service. This box held, with ample room, 26 chicks from the Murray McMurray Hatchery. You can also buy chicks from your local farm store, like Agway, but we’ve found that there is a limited selection there, and the chicks are expensive. However, the hatcheries …

1) Chickens are social animals and they have a very complex structure to their hierarchy. A chick that is by itself will stress- you should always try to buy chicks in multiples- any number is better than a lone chick.

2) It’s not necessary to have access to grass, however just bear in mind that they’ll probably need their toenails trimmed every so often if they can’t wear theirs down …

Chickens are not hard to care for – just make sure they have plenty of room to scratch around in, a steady supply of food and a comfortable place to roost and lay eggs. They are friendly and sociable creatures; each having their own personalities, and you can even buy rescue chickens from battery farms.

Taking on chickens is a big responsibility. They can live for up to 10 years and will …

Chickens are very easy to raise in a small amount of space and can provide you with a nice source of wholesome food as well. Their needs are few: shelter, room to scratch around, a nest box, and food and water. Before you acquire your first flock you need to prepare their quarters.

Housing for Chickens

If you expect to get eggs, you have to confine your chickens at night where you want …

Chicken is one of the most common types of bird found in the tropical countries after crows and sparrows. It is also one of the most popular domesticated animals in the world. The population of chicken is more than any bird. It is the primary source of food, in terms of meat and eggs both. There are various breeds of chicken hat are found in different geographic locations. Primarily chickens can …