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The Suburban Farmer: Chicken Companions

This marks the final installment of The Suburban Farmer's chicken series, but don't fret! The Suburban Farmer will be back with many more topics to come in the near future.

So for this last piece, I'm going to talk a bit about what other animals can get along with chickens, typically. Now remember, as with any animal, they all have their own personalities and traits. Cats and dogs are said to traditionally not get along, yet many pet owners know this isn't the case.

The most obvious companion choice for chickens is other chickens. Even though they may peck at each other sometimes, they're a social animal who thrives in numbers. Also, there's rabbits. Technically, rabbits are considered poultry, so it only makes sense. Rabbits are sometimes messy eaters, getting their feed all over the ground, and the chickens are more-than-happy to come along and finish up the crumbs!

Another obvious choice for chicken companionship is ducks. They're very similar in nature, and they tend to treat each other as equals. Sheep, goats and pigs are also common friends for chickens, as they mostly tend to nonchalantly ignore each other.

Larger animals like horses and cows shouldn't really be a concern for a suburban farmer, but rest assured that for the most part, these animals can get along with chickens. Horses tend to be a bit skittish, but if introduced slowly over time, they can adapt.

As for unfriendly animals, turkeys and geese are the biggest offenders here. In general, both of these animals tend to be aggressive towards anything, so keep any eye on your chickens when they get around either of these.

I hope everyone enjoyed this chicken series, and please feel free to leave any comments or questions for me.

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