Peanuts are a delicious treat for humans and animals, especially chickens. Your flock will go crazy over peanut treats. It is entirely okay to feed peanuts to chickens, so long as it is done in moderation and the peanuts have not been covered in any added oils, salts, kinds of butter, or seasonings. Will Chickens […]
When it comes to gardening, some people don’t think of chickens as the first choice. But did you know that there are certain chicken breeds for gardens specifically? Read on to find out which chickens are the best for a garden (and why). You might be surprised! Why You Should Keep Chickens in Your Garden […]
Chickens are omnivores, so they can eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, but can chickens eat pears? This juicy green-skinned fruit with white flesh has a more delicate flavor than apples. But is it safe for chickens to consume? In this article, we’ll discuss: If chickens can eat pears’ flesh, seeds and skin […]
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Two main predators will bite the heads off of chickens and just leave the rest of the body behind. These culprits are raccoons and owls. Interested why this happens, and how you can prevent it? We cover that, and more, below. Animals That Bites The Heads Off Of Chickens Raccoons Raccoons are intelligent critters that […]
Chickens have been used to control pests for centuries, and they remain a popular choice for homeowners and farmers alike. But which breeds are best suited for pest control? Let’s look at some of the most common chicken breeds that are used for pest control and compare their various characteristics. Are Chickens Good for Getting […]
Most backyard roosters live to be five to ten years old if they are allowed to live until the end of their natural lives. Roosters that are commercially raised only live to be around six to ten weeks old; this is because about 4.61 billion roosters are butchered in the US annually by commercial growers. […]
Tasty treats like fruits which should be 10 to 30% of your feathery pet’s diet, can help meet their nutritional needs and kickstart their growth, but can chickens eat plums and other juicy fruits? Chickens are omnivores who love to feast on insects and forage. But if you want to give them plums or scraps, […]
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So far, no breeds produce true purple eggs, even though some eggs come out a distinctly purple color. The purple color is due to the shade of the hen’s bloom; the purple color can be washed off. Still, some breeders are currently hard at work, breeding purple bloom-producing hens in an attempt to consistently create […]
Foxes are such beautiful and clever creatures, but that doesn’t mean they sometimes don’t cause us problems. One example of this is when a fox breaks into your chicken coop and kills several chickens in one night, only to leave them there untouched. This perplexing behavior can be quite frustrating, especially since we may not […]
It’s no secret that chocolate cake is a delicious dessert people all over the world enjoy. But what happens if that sweet treat goes bad or molds before you can eat it? Can chickens eat chocolate cake that you no longer want? The short answer is no; if you’re interested in why that is, read […]