Chicken Enrichment

Those who do not have chickens may not realise how intelligent and truly amazing they can be. Due to their intelligence, chickens can easily become bored and need enrichment activities to continue growing cognitively. Offering enrichment activities also helps flocks coexist and reduces negative behaviours that can often be seen in bored chickens.  If you would like to provide your flock enrichment opportunities but do not know where to start, I will break down several ways that you can DIY enrichment activities for your backyard chicken flock. To learn more, keep reading! Environmental Enrichment Activities There are a few key …

Chickens love to forage, explore, and play. They are curious creatures that enjoy interacting with the world around them. Giving your chickens a chance to do these natural behaviours is called enrichment! Enrichment can be fun but also important- it means providing your chickens with extra stimulation so they stay happy and healthy. What is chicken enrichment? It is the act of giving chickens extra stimulation to keep them happy, healthy, and entertained. This can include things like food enrichment ideas, puzzles for chickens, and making sure they have enough space in their coop.  Chickens are a lot smarter than …