Chicken Behavior
Hens that sit on eggs to incubate them are called this.
Broody
Gravel or grit is necessary for this essential digestion organ.
Gizzard
Breeds from a line that existed prior to the mid-20th century are considered this.
Heritage
This length of time is how long it takes an egg within the hen to get its egg shape.
One hour.
This type of coop maintenance can keep the coop warmer during winter months.
Deep Litter Compost
The social hierarchy systems that chickens develop is called this.
Pecking Order
To remedy mites, parasites, dead skin, and clean feathers, chickens will do this:
Dust bathe
A breed originating in France and the breed of our handsome Solomon.
Salmon Faverolle
Frequent collection of eggs can help prevent this bad habit from forming.
Egg eating
This is necessary to aid in increased egg production, especially during winter months.
Sunlight
This member of the flock will often protect and lead others to good food finds.
Rooster
Using their beaks, chickens will take oil from a gland by their bottom, and run their beak through each feather from root to tip. This behavior is called:
Preening
This breed lays medium brown eggs, is seldom broody, and is known for being calm and docile by some, while some say they can be aggressive.
Rhode Island Red
If stored in the refrigerator, farm fresh eggs can last up to this many days.
60
Shorter days in the fall, often signal this seasonal change for birds 18 months and older.
Molt
Hen aggression and bullying can sometimes be the result of:
Boredom
This occurs when an egg gets stuck in the oviduct and is best treated with a soak in an epsom salt bath.
Egg Binding
This calm and gentle breed lays medium brown eggs, and seldom goes broody.
Delaware
Thin egg shells are a sign of this deficiency.
Calcium
Supplementing hens with this snack during molting will help the molt process by providing extra protein.
Sunflower Seeds
Placing one of these in the nesting boxes can remind and encourage hens where to lay eggs.
A wooden or glass egg.
A staph infection to the foot from a scratch or cut can result in this illness.
Bumblefoot
This French version of this breed is known for laying the darkest brown eggs.
Black Copper Maran
Hyacinth and Shadow are half BCM.
After laying an egg, hens will often do this.
Sing a song.
In high-heat, it is advisable to mist down the run and/or provide this for the flock
Frozen treats