Nov 1, 2018hacklesHackles are the feathers around the neck of a chicken. They look different based on the sex of the chicken. Hens have rounder hackles,...
Nov 1, 2018Bachelor flocksBy Lauren Cole. Lauren is an Animal Care Technician at Marin Humane where she loves socializing with all the feathered friends who arrive...
Oct 1, 2018California Prop 12Last month we talked about the many different chicken breeds. Let’s have a closer look at the lives of the 7.7 billion egg laying hens...
Oct 1, 2018crowsCrows are awesome chicken allies. They are the smartest birds: some scientists think that crows may be as intelligent as the great apes....
Sep 1, 2018Chicken breedsLike dogs, chickens come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are more than 400 breeds of chickens. Some have fancy feathers and big...
Sep 1, 2018alektorophobiaAlektorophobia is the fear of chickens. The word comes from the Greek words “alektor” which means rooster, and “phobos” which means fear.
Aug 1, 2018ice cube treatsChickens don't do well in hot weather and can actually die of heat stress. One way to keep them cool during hot summer days is by...
Aug 1, 2018WaterersChickens drink more than they eat (see did-you-know card on drinking water), so it’s very important that they always have access to fresh...
Jul 1, 2018FeedersWe talked about what to feed chickens a few months ago (see newsletters “What to feed chickens?” part 1 and part 2). Today we are going...
Jul 1, 2018treadle feederUsing a treadle feeder needs some learning. Watch our foster girls figuring out how to use it.