Chickens

Have you ever wondered why your chickens sometimes act like they're in a well-organized company? It's due to the pecking order, a complex system of social structures that determines how peaceful or...

Chickens are naturally curious and active animals that are constantly searching for food and exploring their surroundings. Chickens are also smart, even if they don't necessarily appear so. But ho...

Chickens are very clean animals and like to use a so-called dust bath, also known as a sand bath, for daily cleaning. A dust bath has several advantages for your chickens. Not only is it a lot of ...

Strengthen our chickens' immune system Especially in winter, we should support our chickens and create a strong immune system. The immune system is the body's own defense system and destroys patho...

Chickens cope very well in winter, they are robust poultry and their plumage protects them from the cold and wind. In fact, chickens actually prefer cold temperatures to heat. However, prolonged we...

Chickens are often infested with parasites. Both ectoparasites such as various mites and endoparasites, usually worms, can settle in poultry.

Plucked chickens, feathers everywhere in the coop and the eggs are still missing - don't worry, your animals are not sick, but are most likely moulting.

The trend towards self-sufficiency is on the rise. Terms such as urban gardening and urban farming are now commonplace: vegetables, fruit and herbs from the home garden or patio are now commonplace...

Like all other living creatures, feathered bipeds also need regular food. The advantage of chickens, however, is that they are omnivores. But what exactly does that mean and how much food is enough...