Chickens 101

How Long do Chickens Lay Eggs?
August 11, 2019 · · Chickens 101

How long do chickens lay eggs? Even hens from the best egg-laying chicken breeds eventually stop producing. Here is some general information about length of egg-production and some breeds that seem to have extra-long laying lives.

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Secret Life of Poultry: Fighting the Bite

Mosquitos suck. That’s their whole deal. But what does this have to do with chickens?

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An Interesting Fact About Chickens: They Can Walk Like Dinosaurs

Add to Favorites Research that makes people laugh, then think. That is the premise of the Ig Nobel awards that have been held annually at Harvard University for the last …

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Reilly Chicken Tenders

At Margaret Reilly Elementary School, Kerriann Duffy, a second-grade teacher overheard a couple of staff members deciding what to do with an old incubator that they had stumbled across while cleaning out a storage shed on campus. She offered to take the machine and asked if anyone minded her incubating a few eggs.

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A Hard Lesson Learned in Caring For Baby Chicks
July 15, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Learn with one of our editors as they share the lessons they gained caring for baby chicks with their family.

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Are Water Cups as Magical as Pinterest Claims?

Add to Favorites by Kim Ellsworth I have one hen who insists on putting her poop encrusted feet inside every food and water bowl I give her.  Her name is …

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Red, White, and Blue Chicken Breeds
July 4, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Patriotic chickens for a flock is totally something attainable. If you think this would be a great idea, too, here is a list of some chicken breeds by color.

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Breed Profile: Brahma Chicken
June 30, 2019 · · Chickens 101

The Brahma chicken was a huge sensation in the mid-1800s and has remained a popular heritage breed for those who love their large size, gentle nature, and beautiful plumage.

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Jokhu and Chicken Clicker Training
June 2, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Training chickens is easier than you might think. Some hens have a natural aptitude for learning and a longer attention span than others, making them good learners.

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Two Paths to Producing Your Own Organic Eggs
May 30, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Spring is an exciting time for chicken raisers. For families just starting with baby chicks, it signals new life and new projects. Experienced chicken raisers feel a similar excitement …

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