Would you like to stroll through the winding path of what happens after a chicken pecks at its feed? Cool, let’s go! Chicken organs are similar to humans, with two glaring exceptions—the crop and the gizzard. We’ll discuss that soon. Digestion is complex, and understanding it is beneficial for those who raise chickens and … Read more
Today, I’m going to be talking about a chicken breed that doesn’t just stand out in the flock; it struts around with a flair of elegance similar to a 12-point Whitetail buck. Meet the Sicilian Buttercup with a hairdo that the Fonz would envy. It is the only breed with a buttercup comb shape, and … Read more
I often come across some folk who, in their genuine care and love for their flock, unfortunately, encounter the distressing issue of an impacted crop. An impacted crop in chickens is not something you can afford to ignore. It occurs when the crop, a pouch-like part of the digestive tract used to store food temporarily, … Read more
If you are looking for a book that covers brooding and hatching chicks of various species in one comprehensive book, look no further than Dale Damerow’s ‘Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks,’ a book that’s been on the radar of many poultry lovers. I say brooding first because that is what the book suggests that … Read more
Every chicken breed carries a story. From the historic lanes of Dorking to the quaint Dutch countryside, from the barns of Faverolles to the fields where Frizzles roam, each chicken breed has a tale to go with it. And as we travel on, exploring Hamburg and Houdan, we uncover these stories. Take the Dorking, with … Read more