Tagged With Chickens

A large grey Flemish Giant rabbit hopping alongside a Rhode Island Red chicken in a grassy backyard setting

Can You Keep Rabbits and Chickens Together? What to Know

9 May 2024

Things to think about before you decide to house rabbits and chickens together, such as the pros and cons, housing, feeding, and how to introduce them to each other.

An action shot of a mother duck leading one duckling across a grassy field, with the duckling making a high-pitched peeping sound

The Quacky Truth: What Duck Sounds Mean

9 May 2024

The wide range of sounds that ducks make, from the mallard's many different mating, nesting, and brood protection calls.

Can Chickens Eat Cat Food? Why Their Diets Must Differ

20 April 2024

Chickens cannot eat cat food on a regular basis because it is too high in protein and fat for them.

Black cat poised to pounce on a white Orpington chicken in a lush, sun-dappled backyard

Do Cats Eat Chickens? How to Keep Your Flock Safe

20 April 2024

Cats are a major danger to backyard chickens, particularly chicks, because of their hunting skills and predatory nature.

Close-up portrait of a speckled Orpington chicken pecking at pumpkin seeds on the dirt floor of a chicken run

Can You Feed Pumpkin Seeds to Chickens? Pros and Cons

16 April 2024

Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack for chickens, however, they should be given sparingly because they are high in fat and calories.

Pot-bellied pig sniffing and inspecting a fresh pile of its own feces in a clean, well-lit barn interior

Why Do Pigs Eat Their Own Poop? A Scientific Exploration

12 April 2024

Why pigs engage in coprophagy, or the consumption of feces, and what this behavior can tell us about pig health and happiness.

Marans chicken with dark, iridescent feathers cautiously approaching scattered black sunflower seeds on the grass

Can You Give Chickens Sunflower Seeds? We Weigh the Pros and Cons

6 April 2024

Sunflower seeds can be a healthy addition to a chicken's diet, but they should be given in limited amounts as a supplement to other foods.

Yellow duckling eagerly pecking at a large orange carrot on a grassy riverbank

Can Ducks Have Carrots? Here's What to Know About This Crunchy Veggie

5 April 2024

Carrots are a nutritious snack for ducks that can give them essential vitamins and minerals, but they should still only be given as part of a well-rounded diet and in moderation.

Holstein cow with black and white markings sniffing a red apple held by a farmer's hand in a pastoral field

Can You Feed Cows Apples? Here's What the Experts Say

31 March 2024

Cows can have apples, but they should be limited because of the sugar, which can lead to digestive issues.

Close-up portrait of a vibrant blue and yellow macaw intently eyeing a piece of raw chicken

Do Birds Eat Meat? A Look at the Many Different Bird Diets

27 March 2024

Birds have a diverse diet, and many are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals.

Black and white chicken pecking at a large orange pumpkin in a rustic farm setting

Can Chickens Eat Squash? A Look at This Nutritious Treat

22 March 2024

Chickens can eat squash, which is a healthy food that offers vitamins, minerals, and possible anti-parasitic properties when given as an occasional treat.

Close-up portrait of a Rhode Island Red hen vocalizing with her beak open in a chicken coop setting

Can Female Chickens Crow? The Science of Hen Vocalizations

20 March 2024

Why roosters may not be the only chickens that crow, from laying an egg, to establishing dominance, to sex reversal and breed tendencies.