How to stop a broody hen

Fun facts about chickens that you probably didn't know! The world's largest chickens, how roosters crow, how many eggs a hen lays and more random chicken trivia!

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Are you new to raising chickens? Do you want to know how many hens you should have for your rooster?

A broody hen may seem like an annoyance, but broody hens are the key to a sustainable flock. Here are some reasons why you don't want to break broodiness.

When it comes to backyard chickens, naturally chicken hatching eggs is an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s easy to do when you let nature more or less take care of everything.

Are you wondering why your chickens peck holes in their eggs? This behavior always has a root cause, and you want to stop it quickly!

Posted by Laura Hepburn, Thu, Aug 18, 2011; updated Wed, June 22, 2023

Whether you’ve hatched out your own chicks using a broody hen or an incubator, or bought straight-run chicks, or even ordered ‘pullets’ from a hatchery, at some point in your chicken raising experience you may find you have one too many roosters than you were planning on keeping. Of course, having a rooster with your...

Why are my chickens so loud in the morning? In many cases, it's built up energy and boredom. One of the best tips to stop chickens from being noisy is to entertain them.

Are your chickens looking a little rough? If they're missing feathers, they might be going through fall molting. Don't panic! Here is what you need to know!