When you first bring chickens home, it feels simple: grab a bag of feed, fill the feeder, and walk away. Then one morning you notice a pale comb, rough feathers, or a hen laying a soft egg, and the questions start: Am I feeding them right? I still remember standing in my kitchen one summer […]
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I was raised to believe that chickens could eat just about anything. Table scraps, garden trimmings, yesterday’s toast. If it wasn’t moldy or meat, it went to the flock. So when I dropped some potato peels into the scrap bucket one evening, I didn’t think twice. The next morning, I scattered them into the run
Can Chickens Eat Potatoes? What I Learned the Hard Way Read Post »
As a pet chicken owner, you’ve probably found yourself snacking on grapes and wondered, “Can my pet chickens eat grapes?”. It’s ok, you’re not alone. Grapes are a staple in many kitchens, and backyard chicken keepers are always on the lookout for healthy, fun treats for their flocks. The good news: chickens can eat grapes,
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Keeping Leghorns wasn’t my priority when I began my chicken farming journey. Initially, I was drawn in by colorful eggs and the quirky personalities of backyard breeds. But as the focus shifted to egg production, everyone pointed me in one direction: The Leghorns. Sure, I’d heard multiple stories about the reliability of Leghorns in egg
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If you have made the decision to raise chickens in your backyard, one of the best investments you can make is buying chicken tractors. It will keep your hens safe from predators and you can easily manage them without any hassle while you give them access to sunlight, insects, and fresh grass. But with so
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Chicken tractors vs. chicken coops: Which one of these should you choose for your flock? Chicken owners like you and me know that raising chickens is a rewarding experience, regardless of the reason you are doing it. Choosing a home for your flock is one of the most important decisions you will make. Both options
Being honest, chicken sour crop is one of the conditions that troubled me the most when I got started raising pet chickens. It’s one of the nasty conditions that left untreated, can severely affect your chicken’s quality of life, and even worse, cause death. But what exactly is sour crop, what causes it, and how
Poultry owners in need of quick feeding with healthy flocks have widely adopted chicken treadle feeders. These treadle feeders which are nearly always made of galvanized sheet metal are feed boxes with lids that can only be opened up if a chicken steps on them. The concept is pretty simple, a typical rat weighs around
If you are a backyard chicken owner like me, you have probably asked yourself this question: can chickens eat oranges? After all, chickens are famous for pecking at almost anything within sight, from grains to insects and sometimes the occasional fruit. But when it comes to oranges, the answer is not as simple as you
How to keep chickens happy is probably one of the questions you’ve frequently asked yourself as a chicken parent. When your birds are happy, they’re less vulnerable to diseases, will produce more eggs, and, most importantly, will keep you happy and stress-free. But what exactly does it take to raise a happy flock? Well, that’s
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If you own a chicken, you are probably wondering about the do’s and don’ts of feeding your flock and can chickens eat tomatoes or not. Chickens are naturally curious and will peck at anything, but that doesn’t mean it is safe for them to eat. For example, tomatoes are a common garden staple, but can
Are you wondering how to treat or prevent pasty butt in chickens? If yes, this is the right place for you as I have completely overhauled my existing guide specially for you. Chicks are generally cute and adorable creatures, and their sweet little peeps are always a delight to our ears. But then…in the initial
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Can Chickens Eat Watermelon? At first this doesn’t seem like a hard question – don’t we all love watermelon? There is nothing better on a hot day than a lovely cool watermelon for a sweet and healthy refreshment! And when we finish with the scraps, we leave the watermelon rind and skin, and throw it
Cindy wrote to ask this… “Can chickens eat bird seed? I have bird feeders and the seeds fall out.” Is Bird Seed Safe for Chickens? Yes, chickens do fine with eating bird seed. It cannot replace their regular feed, though (some people have wanted to buy the less expensive bird seed and it doesn’t work).
In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, shelter is a most basic physiological requirement. Just like humans, chickens require protection from their environment in order to thrive. Their health, safety, and ability to lay eggs all depend on it. Ready to break ground on your small-farm chicken coop? Follow this blueprint of basics before you start building.