So they can have eggs; also, when the chickens are fat, they can have roast chicken for tea!
Yes chickens get a shock.
There could be various reasons why a chickens beak is black. It could be bruising from other chickens or an infection.
Its depends on the areas bylaws, check with your municipality.
There are quite a few reasons why chickens cannot eat celery. One of the biggest reasons is that they simply cannot pick it up with their beak.
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Any breed can get along with Rhode Island Reds. But you can only intruduce this other breed and more chickens when they are little. If you don't do that, there will be severe fighting with the chickens.
Chickens can have aspirin for pain relief. You can drop a tablet of aspirin in their water and this will help relive any pain.
Of course they are. I assume there is more to this question than the way you phrased it. Chickens are legal in every U.S. State. You might have a problem keeping one in an apartment in the City but as far as being Legal in the State, YES they are legal.CaveatYou need to check your particular jurisdiction to determine if you can keep chickens when you live in the city. Chickens are regulated in many areas. You can check out the rules in numerous state jurisdictions at the related link.
Yes At least make sure they have access to it. The chickens will go to the coop about dusk as they do not wander about after dark. The coop is their "safe" place.
It is a throwback to when chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) lived in the jungle. It is a means of keeping the group together.
Chickens are social animals and thrive in the company of their flock. Keeping just one chicken can lead to loneliness and stress, as they naturally seek companionship. Therefore, it's recommended to have at least two chickens to ensure their well-being and happiness. Additionally, having multiple chickens allows for natural social interactions and behaviors.
It is your decision. There are reasons for keeping them and reasons for deleting them.