About the Author

Tamsin Cooper

Tamsin Cooper is a smallholder who owns goats and chickens in France. She follows the latest research on behavior, welfare and sustainability, and mentors on animal welfare courses.

Chicken Society—Are Chickens Social Animals?

August 18, 2019 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101, Members Only

Are chickens social animals? How do they integrate into the chicken community? Learn about the rules, tricks, and sophistication of chicken society.

Buk-buk-buk! What Do Those Chicken Noises Mean?

June 3, 2019 · Tamsin Cooper · Chickens 101

Chicken noises comprise a language that poultry use to express their emotions and their intentions, as well as warning of different types of danger. Read how to understand their calls better.