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Do Chickens Need Toys? Enrichment Ideas For Happier Hens

Do Chickens Need Toys? Enrichment Ideas For Happier Hens

Some pet parents believe there’s no need for chicken toys. These little scratchers forage and bathe in the sand at the slightest chance. Your chickens aren’t Peter Pan; they get bored and tired, too. They sometimes peck at shoelaces out of frustration. A few toys can minimize coop drama and make your flock content and … Continue Reading

Chickens eating in the chicken coop

Chicken Coop Smell: Causes, Fixes, and How to Prevent It

Some chicken coop smells creep up slowly. One day, everything seems fine, and then, suddenly, the whole place smells sharp and stale when you open the door. It’s easy to consider it normal since cluckers are bound to mess up their habitats. The reality is, a strong smell can mean your coop management routine could … Continue Reading

Best Bedding For Chickens: What Works (and What to Avoid)

Best Bedding For Chickens: What Works (and What to Avoid)

Many flock keepers focus on feed choices while overlooking chicken bedding. Feeds matter, sure, but you need the bedding to keep the coop in good shape. You don’t want to open the coop and get hit with that swampy smell. That’s why it helps to know which bedding actually absorbs well and holds up over … Continue Reading

How To Introduce New Chickens To Your Flock

How To Introduce New Chickens To Your Flock

New birds need some time to get used to the old chicken flock. The existing flock has a pecking order, so forcing introductions can stress them and lead to chasing or small squabbles. There’s also the risk of diseases. Bringing in random birds and hoping for the best doesn’t work. It helps to quarantine the … Continue Reading

What do Chickens Eat? A Feeding Guide

What do Chickens Eat? A Feeding Guide

One of the first sets of questions that often lurks in the minds of new parents is as simple as “What do chickens eat?” You don’t want them to survive on random bugs alone. Their meals need to contain appropriate proportions of protein, calcium, and minerals to ensure they stay healthy. If your avian companions … Continue Reading

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