If you’ve ever been to a farm (or a homestead!), you’ve probably noticed that chickens are almost never kept alone. Their coops contain numerous hens, as well as a rooster or two, and they seem to ...

Tip to easily get those eggs from under a broody hen that is aggressive. Demo on getting pecked to show if it hurts and how to stop a chicken pecking.

Chickens aren’t just egg-laying machines—they’re social, sensitive animals with needs that go beyond food and shelter. Certain habits that seem harmless can lead to stress, aggression, or illness. If ...

Chickens are adorable, but are they the right pets for you? It’s important to understand what’s truly involved in keeping backyard chickens.

When someone tells you where you stand in a pecking order, they are allocating you a place in a hierarchy. You may not be happy about it, but at least you know your place! Dominance hierarchies are ...