Eggs usually last a lot longer than people realize. An unrefrigerated egg is usually able to last for at most two weeks whereas to preserve them longer you can always refrigerate them which makes them last for a lot more than two months. But whenever you’re in doubt that your eggs might be rotten and … Read more
Rearing free-range chickens on your farm or backyard is not complete without some reliable chicken waterers. They are a must-have! But where can you find the best chicken waterers that your chickens will love? There are tons of options from which you can choose. They range from tiny watering nipples for chicks to huge gallon-capacity … Read more
The crop is a small bag or pouch located just above the stomach of chickens. It is meant to store food temporarily before it goes down to the stomach. Sour crops in chicken develop when the crop empties slowly or entirely fails to empty. Food stuck in the crop usually starts to breakdown or ferment, … Read more
You might have at one time bought eggs from the nearest shop and found that others are soiled and even poop on the surfaces at large. You will wonder why the seller never washed them before selling them to you. However, cleaning eggs has been a heated debate for many groups of people at large. … Read more
Chickens have been domesticated since the past for eggs and meat production. However, recently, raising chickens has turned out as a key investment to several households. But then, do chickens communicate? Like any other animal or pet, chickens have their way of communicating. They make different sounds of passing a message to other flock members … Read more
Silkie chicken refers to a small type of bird that usually weighs between 1.5 and 3.5 pounds. It is named for its furry or hair-like plumage that usually feels silky to the touch of silk. Silkies are unusual looking chicken due to their strange appearance, kindliness and mothering skills, which endear them to many pet … Read more
Brahma chicken, or King of all Poultry as it is commonly known, is known for its strength, vigor, and size. By 1901, the chicken was documented to have weighed 13 to 14 pounds for hens and a staggering 17 to 18 pounds for roosters. Around 1850, Brahma chicken and the Cochin breed fuelled the hen … Read more
The most common question before venturing into chicken farming is whether the chickens are meant for egg production or meat purposes. There are a lot of things that inform the farming of various breeds of chicken. Knowing the type of breed that you are interested in is the best start when beginning chicken farming. The … Read more
We all are aware that chickens have a pair of legs. Have you looked at a rooster? I’m positive you have. Then wondered what the extra ‘small legs are’? Well, those are not legs but rooster spurs. A rooster spur is a growth on the portion of a cock. The paws are visible only when … Read more
Jersey giant happens to be perhaps the largest purebred of domestic chicken all over the world. If you happen to spot one, its memories will stick in your life forever credit to its huge size that ranks the bird among the gentle chicken giants of the universe. While the popular poultry breeds have been replaced … Read more
