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chickens on Alektorophobia: a running collection of 2944 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on chickens in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around chickens, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Alektorophobia is covering right now.
Introducing my Chickens to free ranging
Distraught Wheat Thin
Help Needed, sick chicken?
Is 8x8 coop and 8x16 run large enough for 12 chickens and 18 in the future?
Help me identify the breed of this hen; it is not an Australorp.
The girls are bing chillin
Flock of 15 rejected new chickens?
Happy Easter
Marco is insuring our security is up to "his" standards
Someone asked if May only loves me, here she is absolutely loving my partner 💕! She absolutely adores them (nothing like my ex hahaha) May knows best :)
Roo or Hen or too early to tell?
Someone dumped this guy at my local park… just wondering what breed they could be?
Are hens ever this beautiful?
Update on sick chicken: read and learn
This may not look good to you but to me it's the most beautiful walk in the world
Cull chick or see what he does?
What’s your experience owning bantams?
Dill got the AI treatment
Three Fluffy happy and Pump Ladies :) getting some extra deserved snuggles after running around in the yard all day! It was such good weather they loved it
“They’re little dinosaurs”
new batch desi chicken #desihenfarming #roosterfarm #assel #chicken #aseelmurga #birds
Posting for my mom
Meet Poppy, the beloved 8-year-old Barred Rock who’s been a cherished member of the flock since the beginning. Today, she surprised us by flying down from her perch, only to wobble and settle into a loaf position—definitely not her usual self! Upon closer inspection, I noticed she has pasty butt and is missing some feathers above her vent. Despite these concerns, she’s still laying eggs and eating well, though her isolation comes with some stinky droppings. As a first-time chicken parent, I’m feeling a bit clucky about her condition and want to ensure she gets the care she needs. What could be causing this, and how can I help Poppy bounce back? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Failing to thrive chick
Bringing a new feathered friend into your flock can be as egg-citing as it is nerve-wracking, especially when that little chick is struggling to thrive. It sounds like you and your son have already gone above and beyond for your Polish chicken, showing a heartwarming commitment to giving it the best chance at life. From sugar water to cozy lap time under a heated blanket, you’ve tried a mix of nurturing techniques. Now, let’s rally the community for some cluck-tastic advice! Share your experiences with similar situations and let's brainstorm more ways to encourage this little one to eat and thrive. After all, every chick deserves a fighting chance, and together we can find the best solutions.
Coop Improvements
Welcome, first-time chicken mother! Transforming an old dog house into a cozy coop for your feathered friends is a cluck-tastic way to start your poultry journey. It sounds like your chickens are living their best lives, free-ranging during the day! To enhance their new home, consider adding proper ventilation to keep things breezy and fresh. Chickens love to scratch and peck, so some perches made from branches or sturdy wood can provide them with a fun spot to roost. You might also want to integrate nesting boxes for those egg-citing moments when your hens lay their precious treasures. Don't forget to add some fun décor—your coop can be both functional and fabulously quirky. Happy chicken-keeping!