We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new haven for all things feathered and artistic – the Cheeky Chickens group on DeviantArt! Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a poultry aficionado, or just someone who appreciates the charm of these quirky birds, we invite you to join our vibrant community. Our group is a celebration…
When you regard chickens as part of your family, it’s easy to forget about setting some rules. Chickens are simple creatures. While they do show and need affection, or even keep friendships, their brains work mainly on survival mode. Same as with children or old people, their instinct is to be the first. The first…
We never thought we would end up with a vegetable garden AND chickens My boyfriend and I come from different backgrounds. But we both thought we would move into an apartment and live city lives. How wrong we were. 😀 I’d like to think, though, that everything happens for a reason. Despite hardships, this lifestyle…
The Feathered Loves Of Chicken Keepers Cristian & Romina. How we chose our chickens To build the ideal group of chickens is a pretty difficult thing. These birds may seem stupid and simple to some, but they are actually quite complex. Like wolves, chickens follow a strict hierarchy, from strongest to weakest, and accept changes…
Many factors influence egg laying and here’s how you can help Chickens come in a variety of different breeds, each with their own attributes. Some are very good layers, while others are very resistant to harsh weather conditions or are very good for their meat. Nevertheless, if you want many healthy eggs, there are some…
Two of the most beautiful things can turn into a disaster for all parties involved. Yes, keeping chickens is fun. Yes, keeping a garden is also fun. But how do you combine the both and make everyone happy? This is an answer I’ve yet to find out. But I will share my experience, so that…
The short, feminist answer is “No!”. Yet, the true answer is more complex… Have you been chased down by a rooster in you childhood as well? A lot of people have been traumatized by roosters and have put a stigma on them. Of course, like all males, cocks will be cocky and protect their flock…
…does not exist. It all depends on where you live, but there are some tricks to have the best housing for you chickens. Should your chickens sleep in a wooden coop or a brick one? Should they have heating in the winter or not? We tend to believe that chickens need the same living conditions…
Chickens are just birds, right? And all birds need are cereals, right? Wrong. There is this myth that chickens only eat corn, wheat or sunflower seeds. We’ve been lead to believe this, because it is much easier with the feeding. Most people buy factory-produced chicken feed from their local farm shop and think that it’s…
We’ve rescued a chicken…now what? Animals are our “favorite humans” and still we had only rescued cats and dogs before Coco. He was a new challenge for us and a huge responsibility. What do chickens eat? How often? How do they sleep? It was a pretty scary time in our lives, as we had other…
