News — chicken predators

Congratulations, you're in for a real treat. Not only are chickens fun and relatively low-maintenance pets, but they also provide you with delicious fresh eggs.

But before you can start collecting those eggs, you need to provide your chickens with a safe and comfortable home in the form of a chicken coop. 

Choosing the perfect chicken coop can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. 

Rats can pose a serious threat to your chickens. They can steal their food, spread disease, and even kill them.

The average chicken will lay around 200 eggs per year. However, most chickens will lay between 1-5 eggs per day, with some breeds laying closer to 7 per week.

However, many factors can affect how many eggs a chicken lays in a day, such as a breed, age, health, housing, and season. 

Read on to learn more about what affects a chicken's egg-laying abilities and how you can ensure your chickens are laying as many eggs as possible.

Predators can pose a serious threat to your chicken flock, but there are things you can do to protect them.

By following these tips, you can help keep your chickens safe from harm and ensure that they continue to provide you with eggs for years to come!

If you have other tips on how to best protect chickens from threats, please share below!