I know that chickens wont sit on their eggs until they have a "clutch" but 20 eggs sounds like a clutch to me. Maybe she's not done laying or some of the... more

All chickens should be wormed at a 3 monthly interval. There's no need to go to the vet for it though. You should be able to purchase the worming solution... more

Here is a page all about raising chicks ,you might have to read a little but it will answer your questions. Www.mypetchicken.com/ebook.aspx?Chapter=4 more

The chicken will peck the rabbit to death and all you will find in the cage is a pile of ripped up fur. more

Your chicken is suffering from Marek's Disease if it is losing its weight as well. It is a type of cancer. Observe your chicken closely. I think it is... more

The roosters first goes at crowing are usually a bit feeble, and will give you time to deal with them in whatever way you have chosen. I would pre-empt... more

Sneezing and running nose are the symptoms of avian cold. You should show your chicken to an Avian expert/doctor for medication. Prevention is also a good... more

I think that if you have a proper place for the chickens, it is easier to keep them as pets compared to other pets. You only have to keep the food twice... more

Chikens are the easiest pets to keep. Unlike Cats and Dogs, they dont need that much attention and care. You just have to keep their place clean, feed... more

Unfortunately chickens are not house trainable. However in the farm you can make your own arrangements to train them a bit. See here for more details:... more

Chickens are very easy to keep as pets, especially if we compare them with pets like dogs, cats or other birds. For once, you don`t need to be very particular... more

Chicken and Rooster eat grains, corn,beans,wheat and worms. more

Yes there is a quick way to tell that how many are male chicks and how many are female chicks. There is a big red soft skin on the head of male chick.... more

Normally a young chicken begins laying eggs at 18 to 20 weeks of age. Its better that you have to take it to the doctor. more

If your chicken is infected,it will shed influenza virus in its saliva, nose secretions, or other waste.It will also start shedding its feathers and would... more

Red Mite is quite easy to get rid of. You can get a red mite powder from any good feed supplier, or even some pet shops have it. These are tiny red mites... more

If you want to get rid of mites,fleas and ticks on your chickens, then you will first need to bath them. If you can find a mild shampoo that would be safe... more

It starts laying eggs at about age of 6 or s7 months. So u can call this its reproductive age. Guinea hens start lying for nine months. Eggs size is normally... more

The peahen is a beautiful bird which is innocent and amazingly pretty. They usually take 28 to 30 days to lay their eggs. more

If you feed and water them in their house, they will know where to return to every night. If you feed them just before dusk, they will follow you and... more

Thrush (Mycosis of the Digestive Tract): In young turkey’s poults, thrush may cause heavy brooder-house losses. In chickens, the infection generally... more

Two forms of fowl pox in chickens and turkeys are generally recognized as the skin form,which is marked by pimples,scabs on the comb, face, and wattles... more

Although the cause, or causes, of the hemorrhagic syndrome is not pinpointed without question, there is a great deal of evidence that the major cause is... more

I would think it is a border collie. more

It varies from a few seconds to a few minutes, but the record has been held since 1945 by a young Wyandotte rooster called Mike - who should have been... more

The average life span of a chicken is eight years. On the more extreme end of the scale are chickens who live fifteen years. Of course, there are exceptions... more

Hatching chickens is quite easy. There are two basic ways of hatching chickens. First way is to get hold of a hen. The hen will take on the hatching duties.... more

Something may be lacking in the diet of the hens or there may be a problem with parasites. Call your local feed and seed and they will be able to give... more

Usually an average chicken will lay one egg per day, but this varies from time of the year and from breed to breed. Some breeds have 2 eggs a day in their... more

“…before they’re hatched.” A farmer’s daughter was going to market, carrying a pail of milk on her head. As she walked along, she thought, “When... more

They can be. Birds housed together need to establish a pecking order and chickens at the bottom of the hierarchy will suffer attacks from other birds.... more

Many birds seek out and swallow small particles of stone to aid digestion. The grit remains in the gizzard. This is a big muscular pouch just above the... more

The choice of feed depends partly on whether you are feeding laying hens for egg production or chickens for the table. Chickens free to roam outdoors will... more

Pullet is the term for a young hen from the time she starts to lay eggs to her first seasonal moult. Hens generally start laying eggs at about 18 to 20... more