Chickens
The function and science of the avian ear
Do Chickens have ears? Yes! And in this article I will explain how they work. Even though chickens ears are seen only as small, fleshy red or white earlobes, or auriculars (also known as ear coverts), the inner ear channels and amplifies sound, and plays a significant role a one of the senses. Near the auriculars and below and behind the eye, the ear is located. The auriculars channel sound waves into the ear opening, and towards the eardrum, a thin membrane that vibrates in accordance … [Read More...]
Eni’s Rare Breed Chickens has as Twin Website!!
Enis rare breed chickens has a twin website!!!! It is called TX Stock Photos. It sells photos, graphics and videos, and has a wide range of subjects, but specializes in quality countryside and equine photos. You can visit it here. It also has a blog, where regular information on photography, new camera releases and tutorials in using adobe photoshop is posted. You can visit the blog here. … [Read More...]
Banish Bad Behaviour!! How-to Have Harmonious Hens!!!
Banish Bad Behaviour!! In general, chickens are social animals, living in peace and harmony. When a new bird is introduced, this harmony is temporarily disturbed as the hens squabble to sort out their pecking order. The pecking order is the heirachy by which chickens live. The hens have a little squabble, and the hen that wins is the dominant hen. She gets access to the food and water first, and can put any hen who dares confront her back in her place with a sharp peck. On the other hand, the … [Read More...]
Chickens respiratory system- science of breathing and lungs
Because of the energy required for flying,birds have a very high demand for oxygen. Even though chickens don't fly much, they still maintain these characteristics. When a bird inhales, half the air passes through bronchi to the posterior (back) air sacs, and the other half goes to the posterior (front) sacs and the lungs. That in the posterior sacs is emptied into the lungs, rather than alveoli, gas exchange takes place between the blood capillaries and the air 'capillaries' known as para … [Read More...]
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The function and science of the avian ear
Do Chickens have ears? Yes! And in this article I will explain how they work. Even though chickens ears are seen only as small, fleshy red or white earlobes, or auriculars (also known as ear coverts), the inner ear channels and amplifies sound, and plays a significant role a one of the senses. Near the auriculars and below and behind the … [Read More...]
Eni’s Rare Breed Chickens has as Twin Website!!
Enis rare breed chickens has a twin website!!!! It is called TX Stock Photos. It sells photos, graphics and videos, and has a wide range of subjects, but specializes in quality countryside and equine photos. You can visit it here. It also has a blog, where regular information on photography, new camera releases and tutorials in using adobe … [Read More...]