Do Chickens Fly? Can They? Here’s the Truth!
Chickens are known to jump and flap their wings around, but that doesn’t mean they can fly, right? However, most … Read more
Animal Biology
Can Chickens See in the Dark? Are They Afraid of the Dark?
Chickens are important farm animals whether you want meat and/or eggs. There are many interesting facts about these animals, including … Read more
How Long Do Alpacas and Llamas Live?
Alpacas and Llamas are domesticated camelid mammals from South America. Camelids are known as camels without humps, and there are … Read more
Portion Control: Do Sheep Know To Stop Eating?
We all know sheep as fluffy cloud-like animals, but do you know how chunky a sheep should actually be? If … Read more
Are Alpacas and Llamas Ruminants?
Alpacas and llamas are becoming increasingly kept animals across the US, not least because of their friendly natures, cute appearances, … Read more
Can Llamas Swim? Fun Facts about Llamas and Water
When you’re looking at adding animals to your homestead, a llama may not be your first choice. But when you … Read more
This is Why Chickens Eat Rocks and Stones
I’ve seen my chickens eat some pretty crazy things – from the normal bugs and seeds to the stranger things … Read more
How Long Do Chickens Live? 5 Important Things to Know
Even before we first got our chickens, I wondered how long they would live – and what I would need … Read more
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