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About the Chicken Tenders
Do all of your chickens have names?
Most of them! I don’t usually name a chicken just for the sake of it having a name. I prefer to let the name be inspired – whether by a personality trait, a visual identifier, or a quirky event. See the stories for each chicken’s name on their bios!
Do you eat your chickens?
For the time being, no. That’s not to say that if the need comes, we wouldn’t; but, we prefer to keep them as pets and let them live out their lives. No judgement at all to those that choose to eat their chickens!
General Chicken Info
Do roosters crow only in the morning?
A rooster can crow any time of the day or night. Chickens have excellent internal clocks and will crow as morning comes, but they also might crow to show authority, call the flock to the coop for the night, or communicate with other roosters during the day as they watch over the flock.
Do hens need a rooster to lay eggs?
No! Hens will lay eggs without a rooster; however, the eggs can only be fertilized to grow chicks if a rooster has mated with the hen. Roosters can help in encouraging hens to lay and finding them safe nesting spots.
How long does a chicken egg take to hatch?
Usually 21 days. Some chicks can come a day or two early or even late, depending on the temperature and humidity.
Chicken Health
What is the lump on the right side of my chicken’s chest?
This is the chicken’s crop! As chickens eat, their food is initially stored in the area below the throat and above the right breast to begin digestion. Chickens will also eat gravel, grit, or small rocks to aid in breaking down food. It is normal for the crop to feel hard after a chicken has eaten and empty first thing in the morning. The crop can feel squishy if the chicken has consumed a lot of water. A foul-smelling crop can indicate sour crop, which might need intervention. Other issues that may occur are an impacted crop or pendulous crop.