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After a long day of running around, chickens need to get back into the cop for their own protection, unfortunately, they may not want to. This article answers the question “How to get chickens back in the coop” You can get chickens back in the coop by getting them used to a specific feeding sound. […]
Many people think that only dogs wag their tails. But this isn’t the case; chickens have been seen waging their tails as well. So, why do chickens wag their tails? Chickens wag their tails to move fluids from their tail-end glands to their feathers before preening, to release old feathers, and to display emotional states […]
I mean eggs are eggs right, so shouldn’t they all be the same size? Well if own chickens you’ll quickly notice that there are different sizes of eggs. So, the question is how to get chickens to lay bigger eggs? If you want to get chickens to lay bigger eggs you need to ensure that […]
Chickens are one of the oldest and most domesticated birds. They have entertained us with their charming feathers, curious stares, cockfights, and mating rituals. In the sixth century, roosters were used as religious emblems. Today they are the most popular meat protein source across the world. It’s understandable why scientists across all disciplines agree that […]
Sure enough, chickens do eat feathers. But why do chickens eat feathers? This article goes into why they eat feathers and other questions you may be asking yourself. Chickens eat feathers because of bullying, over mating, moulting, nutrient deficiencies, parasitic attacks, or disease. Generally, if these birds are in good health and are safe they […]
Have you ever stopped to wonder why chickens have wings? Yes, they flap their wings now and then, but they don’t really fly or seem to need them. These birds have lived among humans but we don’t see chickens flying all over the place, so why do chickens have wings? This article looks into is […]
Animals communicate in a variety of ways, a chicken’s cluck is understood by members of their own species but is not understood by animals of other species, or by humans for that matter. But it seems someone has cracked the code, so, why do chickens cluck? This article looks into it Chickens cluck to indicate […]
Globally chickens are common sources of meat and eggs. The sounds of roosters make great wake-up calls. They make for great pals too. Yet, the behavior of chickens can seem slightly bizarre, Pecking, scratching, diging seems to be the favorite pass time for free-range chickens. Many people may be curious about chickens doing this. So, […]
Raccoons are nocturnal animals. They come out at night looking for food for themselves and their babies. But they all seem to disappear during the day. So, where do raccoons go during the day? This article looks into it Raccoons sleep in homes called dens or dreys during the day. Wild raccoons use trees, burrows […]
Raccoons aren’t filling the streets coming into contact with humans on a regular basis, but they have to come out sometime. So, when do raccoons come out? Raccoons come out when it gets dark. They are nocturnal animals so you can expect to see them a couple of hours after the sunsets. They will be […]
