Category: Chickens & Ducks (And Other Birds)

  First-time chicken owners often find themselves at a loss when they see their birds flying and escaping the coop. While chickens can’t fly like wild birds can, some chicken breeds and...

  The archetypal image of a dog with a bone is something that we are all familiar with, and chicken is an age-old canine favorite, but are chicken bones really safe for dogs?  What If...

  Both peacocks and peahens are spectacularly dazzling and vibrant birds. Many people, though, question their usefulness on a homestead. Many traditional homesteaders don’t consider...

Chickens are creatures of habit. They sleep at night, forage during the day, and lay an egg every 14 hours. But, one of my chickens no longer follows this routine. She emerges slowly from the coop in...

  Call ducks - the miniature ducks that make life delightful. They're charming little birds with great personalities. Both children and adults, beginners and seasoned duck enthusiasts alike...

If you see a person looking red, green, or grey in the face, you immediately know something’s wrong. The same goes for a chicken, but their combs give the game away. The wattles may also change...