If you’re new to vegetable gardening, you might wonder how to start. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy. There are countless benefits of vegetable gardening. Not only will you get great exercise and plenty of fresh air, but you’ll also be amazed by the quality and taste of your farm-fresh produce. There’s nothing quite like eating vegetables […]
It’s a common misconception that chickens sleep standing up, but this is hardly the truth. So how do chickens sleep? And how can you accommodate that as an owner? We cover everything you need to know and more, so let’s get into it! How Do Chickens Sleep? Do Chickens Sleep Standing Up? Chickens prefer to […]
While chickens can scratch the ground and eat scattered feeds, they will waste some (or a lot) of feed. Some feed will get stomped into dust, dirt, or mud. While some will be contaminated with manure, and the chickens will let it mold and rot away. For small flocks, the loss is minimal; for medium […]
Building a chicken coop may seem so simple at first. You already have an idea of what it will look like; now it’s just a matter of putting it together. But, if you’re anything like me, getting to the part where you put that chicken coop roof together can feel like a massive project. Especially […]
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If you’re reading this, you’re likely almost finished with your chicken coop and run endeavor. Deciding on a chicken run roof was one of the final decisions I made in my building journey, and I had several questions about it. So, I’ve compiled these thoughts and little lessons into a quick guide, which I hope […]
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One good and no-fail snack we usually enjoy is bananas, but have you stopped and wondered if chickens eat bananas, too? If you’re looking for an additional go-to treat for your flock, let me answer you fair and straight: YES, chickens can eat bananas! But, as usual, there are a lot of important factors you […]
Marek’s disease is an insidious ailment that catches many keepers by surprise. Its effect on your flock can be devastating. Many keepers are lucky to go a lifetime and never see this disease, even though it is widespread. To find out if it is endemic in your area, call your local extension office; they should […]
NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on chicken parasites. This article will focus on external parasites, and the second part of the series will focus on internal parasites. Recently we’ve talked about how to keep your chickens safe from predators, but sometimes the worst enemies are already living in the coop! Chickens […]
Offering a variety of fruits to our backyard flock is fun and rewarding because of their nutritional value, but what about kiwis? Can chickens eat kiwi? This emerald-green goodness wrapped in fuzzy brown skin may not be the most mouth-watering treat for birds, but they have a lot to offer. So, in this article, we’ll […]
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Are squirrels driving you nuts? No pun intended, of course, but if you’re wondering how to keep squirrels out of your garden areas, you’ve come to the right place. Squirrels might seem cute and cuddly, but to a gardener, they can be an absolute nightmare. They get into bird feeders and wreak havoc on your […]
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