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Can Chickens Eat Rice?

Can Chickens Eat Rice

Chickens can devour almost anything their beaks get into, but how about rice? Can chickens eat rice? The simple answer is YES! Chickens can feed on rice. But there are many ways of serving rice and many parts of it that could or could not be given to your bird. So, in this article, we’ll […]

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Do Chickens Yawn? Reasons Why Chickens Open Their Mouth

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Chickens are amazing creatures. I’ve been keeping backyard chickens for years now, and they never cease to amaze me with interesting things I’m learning about them every day! […]

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Can Chickens Eat Noodles and Pasta?

Can chickens eat noodles

Chickens are known for their ability to gorge on almost everything, including your favorite pasta. But can chickens eat noodles, and is it safe for them? In this article, we’ll discuss this concern about the chicken diet and help you determine if throwing scrap pasta is safe for your flocks. In particular, you’ll find out […]

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Bilberry Goat: Everything You Need to Know About This Irish Breed

Bilberry Goat

Did you know that the Bilberry goat is one of the hairiest breeds and longest-horned goats in the world? Yet despite their unique features and adaptability, this mysterious landrace breed is barely given any attention and is now on the brink of extinction. However, you can help save this breed and raise awareness about them. […]

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Bee Sting For Beekeepers: Benefits, Prevention & Treatment

Guide to Bee Sting for Beekeepers

As a beekeeper, you are most likely familiar with the occasional sting that comes along with the job. One beekeeper I know would often say, “You’re not a real beekeeper if you haven’t been stung at least once in your life!” While these stings can be painful and uncomfortable, they also come with a host […]

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Chicken Egg & Earlobe: Can You Determine Eggshell Color Based On Chicken Earlobes?

Can You Determine Eggshell Color Based On Chicken Earlobes?

Are you one of those people who believe you can determine eggshell color based on chicken earlobes? You’ll be surprised to know it’s just a myth! Well…sort of. There is still a little bit of truth to it. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the actual truth behind the chicken ear and egg color—and […]

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Firefighting Goats: How Californians Use Goats To Prevent Wildfires

goats grazing on dry vegetation to reduce wildfire risk

The state of California is no stranger to wildfires. As of August 2023, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) reported around 4,746 wildfire incidents across the state, a combined year-to-date statistics from CAL FIRE and the US Forest Service. Many people don’t realize that an abundance of rain at the beginning […]

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Dozens Of Goats Caused Mayhem In California Neighborhood

July 2023 escaped goats in California

July 2023, California—A dozen goats escaped from their pen in Pinole, California, on July 26. They quickly ran to a residential neighborhood, where they immediately started eating the neighborhood’s trees, shrubs, and flowers. Police arrived and helped herd them back to their enclosure without issue. This isn’t the first time goats have caused mayhem in […]

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Extreme Heat in Texas Causes Chickens to Run Away From Farms

extreme texas heat causes chickens to run away - rooster silhouette against sun

July 2023—The blistering heatwave sweeping through Texas has cast a dark shadow over local farms, triggering a series of distressing repercussions. Within the heart of the Lone Star State, the agricultural landscape is grappling with a decline in egg production and the unfortunate loss of chickens. Chickens Try To Escape the Texas Heat In the […]

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Waste-Based Chicken Feed Reduces Pollution, Waste, and Feed Costs

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About a third of all food in the world is thrown in the trash or wasted. The US wastes about a trillion dollars worth of food, or 119 billion tons of food annually. And about 6 to 8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions directly result from this wasted food. While six to eight per […]

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