
What a Chicken's Comb Can Indicate - BackYard Chickens
Jul 3, 2016 · The comb, or the red crown atop a chicken’s head, can indicate many things. But before we look at these things, let’s see what the chicken’s comb’s purpose is. Its primary …
Silkie Rooster vs Hen: How To Tell Them Apart - BackYard Chickens
Aug 17, 2022 · Silkie rooster combs are typically larger and bulging than hen combs since they are walnut-shaped, so they appear big, wrinkled, and bulging. When compared to the hen's …
What Is The Life Expectancy of Chickens? - BackYard Chickens
Mar 23, 2022 · A heritage chicken is one that has been naturally raised and bred, while a hybrid chicken is one that has been selectively bred for specific traits. Chickens of heritage are …
Common Chicken Sayings Idioms Other Funny Things We Say
Jan 11, 2012 · Chicken Idioms and other Funny Things We Say We've been amazed at how many common everyday sayings originated from people who owned and raised chickens. Who …
Chickens legs wont work, cant stand, toes curled up, Help?
Jun 23, 2010 · I hope someone can help. One of my 3-month old hens suddenly couldn't walk. She can't manage to get out of the pen to eat and drink, She eats well when I take food to her …
Top 15 White Chicken Breeds (With Pictures) - BackYard Chickens
Aug 19, 2022 · To assist you in your quest for the perfect backyard chicken, we share our top 15 white chicken breeds. 1. White Leghorn When you hear the word "white chicken", you think of …
The Complete Guide to Telling a Rooster from a Hen
Mar 28, 2022 · A female chicken is a pullet up until the age of one year, then she becomes a hen. What Are Straight Run Chickens? You will have the option of purchasing sexed or straight-run …
Guide to Letting Broody Hens Hatch and Raise Chicks
Sep 23, 2013 · The first step in using a broody hen to hatch and raise chicks is, of course, to have a broody. If you want a broody hen, not all breeds are created equal. Of the most popular …
Free Chicken Apron/Saddle Pattern - BackYard Chickens
Nov 27, 2010 · It has come to my attention that the thread we usually point to with the pattern for a chicken apron/saddle has broken links in it now so, I found the pattern on my harddrive, and …
Why did my hen attack me?! - BackYard Chickens
Jan 25, 2010 · I have 13 - 7 month old hens. No roos and I'm brand new to raising chickens. We got these chicks as day olds and they were all handled and very friendly with my 3 kids. I …