Are your chickens beginning to have weird postures? Do they walk funny or sometimes don’t walk at all? If you happen to see these unusual behaviors with your chickens, you might want to know about rickets in chickens. Rickets is often called “poverty of the bones” caused by an unbalanced diet with key nutrient deficiencies. […]
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So your chicken just ate a frog or a toad…what does that mean, and should you be concerned? Generally, it’s not an issue unless your chicken suffocates or eats a poison frog. Chickens are omnivores. They eat a variety of foods, including both plant and animal matter. While chickens primarily consume grains, seeds, insects, and […]
If you’ve ever mentioned that you have or want to have chickens in your backyard, someone is bound to mention the time they got attacked by a mean rooster as a kid. But why do chickens attack humans? And is there anything you can do to prevent it? We cover all of that and more […]
Have you ever asked yourself what kind of medication you can give to your sick chickens? Bacterial infections present a substantial risk to flock well-being, both on small and large-scale operations. One or a few of your chickens may show signs of infection, leading you to this article. Fortunately, Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that offers […]
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You didn’t know what happened, but for some reason, your chickens got some of the styrofoam you had safely kept in storage. And in this not-so-lucky scenario, your chickens ate styrofoam. What will happen to them? What should you do next? Chickens seem to gravitate towards styrofoam, which is unfortunate when you learn that ingesting […]
Fr Have you ever considered dehydrating chicken meat to preserve it for later use? Learning to dehydrate chicken meat turns a kitchen staple into a versatile and long-lasting ingredient. And here’s a fun fact: this preservation method has been used since 12,000 BC or earlier. Dehydrated chicken has removed the water content, inhibiting the growth […]
Sometimes, it’s fun to venture outside the common barnyard breeds, don’t you think? This is why we’re covering some of our favorite exotic chicken breeds here in the United States. Each of these breeds hails from foreign lands, many of which are unique, rare, or culturally important. If you want to add new breeds to […]
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Ever wonder how the chicken respiratory system works? I mean, do chickens breathe the same as humans do? Are respiratory issues common with poultry? The chicken respiratory system is a sophisticated mechanism that differs from our own. In this blog, we will cover the following: Anatomy of the chicken respiratory system Common respiratory issues and […]
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It’s certainly not pleasant to think about, but as chicken owners, it’s something we’ll all have to come to terms with at some point or another: chicken cannibalism. Yes, you read that right. Chickens can sometimes (and often do) resort to eating each other. So, why does cannibalism happen in chickens? There are a few […]
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Mangoes are one of the most popular fruits in the world, a global phenomenon often referred to as the “King of fruits”. But this tasty goodness has 14% sugar by weight. So can chickens eat mango fruit? The answer is YES, but not all parts of a mango fruit are safe for chicken consumption. So […]