Tag: Chicken

Eggs are overall richer in more vitamins compared to chicken meat. Eggs are rich in vitamin D, which chicken meat lacks completely. Eggs provide 9 times more folate and over 3 times more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12. What is healthier eggs or chicken? Both chicken and eggs are a low […]

Here are 7 steps for cutting a whole chicken into 8 pieces: 2 breast halves, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, and 2 wings. Lay the bird on its back. Wiggle a wing to determine where the joint attaches to the breast. To separate the wing from the breast, use a sharp knife to cut through the […]

A comb is the fleshy, red outgrowth on top of a chicken’s head. Types of combs, shown below, include single, rose, pea, cushion, strawberry, buttercup, and V-shaped. The comb primarily is for display, but it also serves to cool the bird in hot weather. In hens, the comb is an indicator of egg production status. […]

leg. A drumstick is produced by cutting a whole leg through the joint between the tibia and the femur. The thigh is removed. The drumstick consists of the drumstick and patella. Is drumstick same as chicken leg? Answer. Answer: A chicken leg has two parts to it, the drumstick and the thigh. The drumstick is […]

Ear lobes – The ear lobes of chickens serve hearing and other ear functions. Eyes – The eyeball of a chicken is stationary; thus, a chicken must move its head to vary the range of vision. Feathers – Feathers provide insulation and buffer extremes of heat and cold. Wings – Chickens cannot fly very well. […]

A comb is a fleshy growth or crest on the top of the head of gallinaceous birds, such as turkeys, pheasants, and domestic chickens. What are the parts of a chicken called? Learn the parts of a Chicken Whole Chicken. Whole chicken which consists of breast, thigh, wings, neck and back. Chicken breast. The whole […]

It’s for balance, to help him position himself, and to hold the hen still. Chickens use coercive mating. This means that the rooster will mate her whether she wants to or not. How do you know when a chicken wants to mate? Although one rooster may be the ‘alpha male,’ if a hen does not […]

Chickens can produce fertilized eggs year-round, but they tend to be more prolific during the springtime. This is especially true if you live in a cold climate. Chickens spend most of their energy keeping warm during the winter months and less time mating. What month is mating season for chickens? As long as your chickens […]

A chicken lives for three to five years, except for some breeds which are known to live longer, and have four distinct life phases: egg, chick, pullet, and chicken stage. In each of these stages, a chicken will have differing needs to ensure they continue to develop healthily throughout their lifetime. What are the 4 […]

Poultry Cuts Cut Retail Cuts Restaurant Cuts Chicken breast fillets (or tenders) Chicken leg Chicken leg (back attached) Chicken Ballotine (boneless leg) Chicken drumstick Chicken thigh (bone in) What are the 12 parts of chicken? Learn the parts of a Chicken Whole Chicken. Whole chicken which consists of breast, thigh, wings, neck and back. Chicken […]

As a general rule you should only keep one rooster in each flock. However the exact answer will depend on your breed of rooster and the relationship of other roosters to him. With more docile breeds my favorite ratio is 20 hens per 2 roosters. Can 2 roosters live together with hens? Generally, two roosters […]

When the fight begins, the birds will raise their neck feathers and point their wings toward the ground, spreading them apart from the body. They will then stand as tall as they can and try to face each other down. If neither bird backs down, they will start pecking, scratching, and jumping at each other. […]

Essentially, you’re going to reward your dog for being calm while looking at or approaching the chickens, and stop doling out the treats, praise, and scritches whenever he gets worked up or displays aggressive behaviors. To start, place your chickens in their pen for safekeeping and leash your dog. What happens if my dog killed […]

If your own dog kills your chickens, it is up to you as the owner to make any necessary changes to make sure that it doesn’t happen again. In most states, you are responsible for any damages. Keep up to date with your local and state laws regarding this matter. Why my dog killed a […]

A hen carrying an egg is a hen with a gravid uterus. What are egg chickens called? Some of the most popular crosses are called Easter Egger or Olive Egger chickens. Easter Eggers can lay a variety of egg colors, from blue to green and sometimes even pink. What is a pregnant bird? Birds don’t […]

A chicken can either be used as a whole bird or be divided into four different cuts – the drumstick, wing, thigh and breast. Let’s look at each one of these different cuts and what they are commonly used for. What are the common cuts of chicken? The ultimate guide to chicken cuts BREAST. Arguably […]

Chicken legs include the drumstick and thigh. When the two chicken pieces are left together, they’re often called a leg quarter and sometimes a hindquarter, though some people use leg when referring to the drumstick alone. Are chicken thighs and legs the same thing? Answer: A chicken leg has two parts to it, the drumstick […]

Some dogs will simply chase them until they die; some will shake a chicken to death; some will kill with one hard bite and move on to the next… but well fed pet dogs will rarely actually eat a chicken. They chase and kill just for fun. How do I stop my dog from eating […]

An 8-piece is 2 split breasts with back and rib portions, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs with back portions and 2 wings. A tenderloin is a whole-muscle product hand-pulled by separating the inner pectoral muscle from the breast and the sternum. What are the 8 parts of a chicken? Learn the parts of a Chicken Whole […]

Chicken is classified as poultry and is white meat, while beef is considered to be red meat. Both beef and chicken can be used in many different ways in the kitchen; however, chicken meat is considered to be more versatile. Is chicken a pork or beef? When you stop and think about it, it’s actually […]