Almost all animals that live to an older age may go through changes, but do hens go through a noticeable menopause - or, to be clever - 'henopause'? The simple answer is, "Yes," but there are a lot of factors to take into account when determining when the henopause will happen. Here we'll explore a number of those elements such as telling the difference between henopause or … [Read more...]
How to Keep Chickens From Destroying Your Yard or Garden
When you're trying to lead a more sustainable lifestyle or simply enjoy having both a yard and chickens, you may struggle with compatibility. After all, chickens are great at clearing the ground. Not only will they eat common pests, they're also good for getting rid of other debris that may be on your property. In addition to these housekeeping benefits, chickens make great … [Read more...]
Can an Electric Fence Kill a Chicken?
To many predators such as foxes, dogs, and coyotes, chickens are an all-you-can-eat buffet. Keeping chickens safe from these animals is a challenge, which is why electric fences offer a safe and effective means of protection. The goal of an electric fence is simply to keep chickens in a certain area and predators out of that same area. I'm often quite surprised at just how … [Read more...]
Can Chickens and Guinea Fowl Be Kept Together?
A growing trend is the raising of both chickens and guinea fowl together. The question is not so much, "Can chickens be kept alongside guinea fowl?" as it is, "How can I successfully keep chickens and guinea fowl together?" There are many benefits to having both chickens and guinea fowl within the same coop (and some complications to consider), but before addressing those … [Read more...]
Keeping Chickens During Pregnancy: A Safety Guide
Introduction When it comes to the question of if it is safe to keep chickens during pregnancy the answer is, "Yes, but with extra safety precautions." After all, for thousands of years humanity has kept chickens, including during pregnancy, but with modern advances in our understanding of germs and bacteria, we also know that while it may be safe to keep chickens while … [Read more...]