The autumn leaves are falling from the trees and feathers are falling from your chickens. Chicken molting, what is it? Shorter days and cooler temperatures trigger an automatic response in the chickens and so they molt, shedding the old and acquiring glossy new feathers. This article is a guide to what to expect, how to […]
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Are you looking for the best chicken breeds in New Zealand? Whether you’re living in rural areas or NZ’s lifestyle blocks, raising chickens successfully and enjoying the company and eggs they produce is possible. But what chicken breeds are suitable for the weather conditions in New Zealand? In this article, we curated a list of […]
Keeping chickens in your backyard is a wonderful way to get fresh eggs, put meat on the table, get free fertilizer, and control insects. But not all chickens may be suited for backyard farming. If this is your first time raising chickens, the best ones to get for your coop are docile breeds. These docile […]
Each chicken has its own needs and weather preferences, so not all poultry birds are suitable for a warm climate. Then, what are the best chicken breeds in the Philippines? Whether you’re planning to build a start-up poultry business or explore homesteading, it’s crucial to determine what chicken suits your local area to ensure success […]
Can our chickens eat dried cranberries the same way we enjoy them? One of the best things about keeping chickens is their ability to turn food waste into healthy, golden yolks. If you’ve been keeping chickens, you have a bucket or container for kitchen scraps to deliver as a treat. Can dried cranberries be fed […]
If you’re here wondering what are the best chicken show breeds to keep, this article has got you covered. But just a short story… My husband and I attended our local Fall Fair years before keeping chickens. There, in a stuffy, converted shack, is where the Show Birds were held. We’d walk through the isles […]
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Are you looking to start your own backyard chicken coop but don’t know which breed to choose? Then look no further! Today, we will be talking about the best breeds of chickens for white eggs. Whether you’re a farm enthusiast or just looking for an egg-cellent addition to your family, this blog post has all […]
Do chickens have tongues? Don’t worry; I get why you’re suddenly wondering about this. It’s not often thought about – an animal’s anatomy and digestive process. If you’ve raised meat chickens or repurposed an older laying hen, you’ve likely done the processing yourself. When removing the gizzard and crop, you might be surprised to discover […]
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Goats are mischievous creatures, so can goats and chickens live together successfully? In short, the answer is yes. However, that decision has pros and cons and plenty to consider. There is something so satisfying about stepping into a clean coop with fresh bedding, a warm heat lamp if the weather requires one, straw-filled nesting boxes, […]
Chickens can devour almost everything. But can chickens eat mushrooms, the spore-bearing fruit formed as an umbrella by fungus or fungi? Well, the answer can be yes or no. They can eat several mushroom species, but not everything in the wild is safe for your flock. So, in this article, we’ll talk about the following: […]
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