The Importance of First Aid for Chickens
Chickens are extraordinary, joyful creatures with incredible memories, individual personalities and full-color vision. They are very social, love to play, are exceptional gardeners and there are over 25 billion of them—more than any other bird on the planet. Over the past twenty years, a staggering number of Americans have discovered that chickens also make wonderful companions. While many keepers may initially be drawn to chickens because of the instant availability of fresh eggs, this is only one reason they make great pets. Chickens are surprisingly entertaining and great sources of laughter, from the way they run, walk, cackle, chase bugs or perform other activities. Like humans, some are brave, bossy and curious while others can be standoffish and timid.Keeping chickens as pets provides endless relaxation and stress-relief…think of it as free therapy! Chickens are some of the easiest and lowest-maintenance pets around, requiring a small amount of daily attention for them to lead