What Do We Use Chickens for?
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Chickens will pluck feathers from their companions for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes you will find that your chickens bully each other and peck each other. You will need to pay close attention to this as it can lead to full blown cannibalism. Any bullies should immediately be removed from the flock until the injured hen recovers.
Why do hens talk to their chicks while they are in the eggs?
Did you know that hens ‘talk’ or cluck to their chicks whilst they are still in their eggs? As the chicks grow older and develop within the eggs they also begin to peep and squeak back to their mum. This helps the chicks to create a bond with their mother before they even hatch.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
