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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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 […]
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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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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Backyard chickens bring a delightful dose of charm and productivity to our lives. Whether you keep them for their fresh eggs, delicious meats, quirky personalities, or as sweet feathered friends, it’s important to provide them with the best care possible. One often overlooked aspect of chicken care is its sensitivity to sunlight. In this blog […]
You may have heard some speculation about whether or not chickens fart, and we’re here to get to the bottom of this great feathered mystery. It’s a topic that has been debated for years with no clear answer. Some chicken keepers claim they’ve heard a “toot” here and there, while others are adamant that this […]
Chickens aren’t picky. They’d eat almost anything they could peck on the ground. But if a fig accidentally lands where they forage, should you let them eat it? We know that figs are sweet and are perfect to add to cakes, pies, salads, or be eaten as is. I don’t know about you, but me? […]
As we know, chickens love eating critters. Whatever creepy crawlies they find while foraging, they would happily eat those, antenna and all. And yes, earwigs are no exception! However, the question is: can chickens eat earwigs or not? Are they safe? Aren’t they poisonous? Will they not hurt the chickens with those scary-looking pincers? If […]
Papayas, also known as papaw or pawpaw, are fruits usually found and grown in the tropics. They’re plump and juicy, and the flesh is orange in color. If you haven’t eaten one yet, the taste is similar to mango, banana, and peaches combined. And if you happen to have one on hand and you’re raising […]
Does your chicken struggle to pick up food and often injure other birds due to its overgrown beak? If that’s the case, you need to trim its beak. But how is chicken beak trimming performed, and is it really necessary for poultry birds? In this article, we’ll discuss: the reasons why beak trimming is crucial […]
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