Chicken on a perch

Chicken Perches – All About Roosting Rituals

Chickens are special pets with quirky rituals, one of which is roosting on chicken perches. It’s not just a meaningless habit – it’s purposeful and necessary. Intriguing, I know. Come along and learn all the fun details about chicken perches, why chickens roost, the best way to set up roosting bars, and more! What Are…

Naked Neck Chicken Turken on green grass
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Naked Neck Chicken – You’ll Love This Ugly Little Turken

Is it a turkey? Is it a chicken? Is it a cross between the two? It’s so ugly it’s cute – the Naked Neck Chicken, otherwise known as a Turken – is quite a bird. Want to learn more? You are in the right place at the right time. Let’s do this! This specialty bird…

Up close of hands holding 4 black chicken eggs
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Black Chicken Eggs AND the Fountain of Youth

We’ve all heard all the hype about fake news. What about fake eggs? There’s no end to false information being passed around, but do black chicken eggs fall into this category? You might just be surprised by the answer. Grab your basket and go on an egg hunt with me…starting…NOW. Black Chicken Eggs – Fact…

Brahma Rooster on all white background
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10 Awesome Rooster Breeds

Lovely flock of hens desperately seeking strong, protective, handsome rooster breeds. Have you seen this advertisement in your local paper? Probably not, but if chickens (or chicken owners) could make it happen – they would. Roosters play an important role in the world of chickens. They not only have a built-in nostalgic alarm, but they…

Minorca rooster on grassy background
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Minorca Chicken – Big Eggs, Big Features, Big Personality

Aside from being the largest of the Mediterranean chicken breeds, the Minorca chicken has a lot of other attributes that land in the “big” category. This fun and spunky breed is an attention-getter for sure. Follow me to learn all about this interesting breed. What’s the Big Deal About Minorca Chickens? Funny you should ask….