It was a perfect spring morning in the fresh green fields and oak woodlands near Santa Ysabel. Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had ...

Chickens are fascinating animals. Not only are they a close relative of dinosaurs, but they have complex communication, great memories, and some even say they have the intelligence of a toddler.

Anyone who has chickens knows that each one has its own personality. Some might be especially vocal, while others are shy or curious. The one thing they all have in common is their cleaning habits, ...

To hear the words “dust bath” together seems contradictory, yet this is a very important piece of poultry behavior to help them clean themselves. Exhibited by the chicken rolling and kicking within a ...

Although adults know better than to attribute human feelings to animals, it's hard not to believe that birds are playing when they splash about in a puddle after a summer rain. They look happy. And ...

Dustbathing in fowls (such as chickens) consists of tossing the litter onto and between the fluffed feathers and subsequently enclosing it by flattening the feathers. Recommendations are given ...

It was a perfect spring morning in the fresh green fields and oak woodlands near Santa Ysabel. Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had ...