Have you ever been relaxing on your back porch, gazing out over your beautiful land, and watching your chickens do the backstroke across your pond? Not likely. But can chickens swim? Perhaps I have captured your attention. Put your swimsuit and goggles on and let’s swim on through this whimsical topic. Are Chickens Equipped To…
Have you ever heard a rooster crowing loudly during the morning sunrise or near sunset? If you have, then you must have wondered “Why do roosters crow?” Roosters have long been an icon of the farm and countryside. They have been used to wake up farmers and announce the start of the day. But why…
Have you heard of a blue chicken? What comes to mind? What comes to my mind is a cobalt-colored chicken which is incredibly appealing to me. There are such things as blue chickens, but it’s not the color we all envision (it’s ok, they are still beautiful). So then, if blue chickens aren’t cobalt blue…
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a raven and a crow? To be honest, the thought never even crossed my mind until recently. I simply called all big, black birds crows. These two birds look similar and share many common characteristics. But, what sets them apart? Let’s explore the differences between these…
Know what a broody hen is? Do you want your hen to hatch chicks? Or do you want a lot of eggs for eating? It’s something to consider and plan for either way. In this post, you will learn what having a broody hen means, how to encourage and help if you want, and how…
There’s probably not a person around who doesn’t know who Donald Duck or the AFLAC Duck is. Did modern television make the Pekin duck popular, or did the breed make these well-known characters popular? We may never know. I suppose it’s a bit like the chicken and the egg – and the age-old question of…