Making sure your chickens’ diet is right, is the difference between having happy hens laying lots of eggs and grumpy hens who will peck your finger off if you go near them! We changed our chickens’ diet last year and were amazed when within a couple of days their egg laying had plummeted- so we’ve […]
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During the winter periods your hens don’t need as much water as they do in the summer; however it’s still vitally important that they get an adequate supply. On average their water intake will decrease by around 3 times during winter when compared to summertime. Depending on where you live, wintertime for your chickens can […]
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Feeding your flock extra table scraps or goodies that haven’t gone bad is entertaining, and usually pretty good for your chickens. I mean, who doesn’t love a bit of a variety in their diet? Chickens are no different. If your flock has been stuck with boring commercial crumble for a long period of time, prepare […]
Giving chickens treats is a favorite pastime of many chicken lovers. It’s easy to toss your flock some leftovers and assume they’ll be able to eat them without issue. But the truth is, not all treats are created equal. Lucky for you, if you’re a grape lover, grapes are a safe choice as a chicken […]
After the industrialization of farming post World War 2, many people became disconnected from the land, food and rural agricultural life in general. Times and practices were changing from a slower rural life, to a faster more industrialized city life. This movement towards greater production was needed in order to provide food for everyone on […]
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Chickens love a little variety in their diets and adding some leftover strawberries to their meal will make them a happy flock of chickens. Strawberries are perfectly safe for your chickens, in moderation, of course. Why Feed Your Chickens Strawberries Aside from the fact that it’s fun to feed your chickens treats from time to […]
Chicken lovers can’t help but treat their chooks to something fun every once and awhile. We love to watch our flock happily gobble up any goodies we offer them. Whether it’s table scraps, worms, or commercial treats, we can’t help but adore our hens as they fight over the morsels we give them. But have […]
Chickens are hardy critters. They can handle a lot of different foods, and it’s safe to say that they often know exactly what they can and can’t eat. With that being said, Avacado is one fruit a chicken should not eat. Why Chickens Can’t Eat Avocado In truth, there are parts of the avocado that […]
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Chickens do a pretty good job taking care of themselves, but when it comes to the cold winter months, they’ll need a little extra TLC. We would like to take you through the essentials of keeping chickens in the winter, but be sure to read our complete chicken winter guide here to get you through […]
Chickens do some crazy things– that’s why we love them, right? But what in the world are they doing when they are flopping around in the dirt, acting like a wounded animals? What is My Chicken Doing? If you’ve witnessed your chickens taking a dust bath, you may have thought they were injured or dying. […]