Does your bird refuse to eat pellets and prefers homecooked foods? Then, you may need to try cooking for your bird to lure him into eating nutritious and tasty foods. But the question is how to make homemade bird food. Well, don’t worry because we got your back! In this article, we’ll uncover with you […]
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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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Despite having breasts (or a breast), chickens do not have nipples, and they do not produce milk. Curious about chicken anatomy, physiology, and how chicks get their food? Read on! Do Chickens Breastfeed? Chickens do not breastfeed their young. Instead, brand-new chicks get their nutrition from their egg yolk. Shortly after, they get their nutrition […]
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are important – but do your flocks need a daily snack, too? Chickens have a lot of energy and need plenty of calories to keep them going. At the same time, you can provide most of your chickens’ nutritional requirements via their feed – which is specially formulated to meet their […]
Have you considered making your mix for your livestock feed? What do you think are the main ingredients in farm animal feed? If you are entirely new to raising livestock, then you’re in the right place! In this article, you will learn what animal feed is made of and what other nutrients you can add […]
What makes hens need calcium? A lack of calcium can lead to weakened eggshells, which means the eggs are more likely to be broken during transport. In addition, a lack of calcium will weaken bones and make breaking them easier. The good news is that you don’t have to worry about this happening because you […]
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How to feed your chickens might not be something that you pay too much attention to, but did you know that seventy percent of the cost of raising chickens goes toward feed? Therefore it stands to reason that you need to pay attention to what you feed your birds. No one chicken is the same as each […]
When it comes to feeding your flock, just as feeding yourself, it’s important to know good quality food from poor quality food. Knowing your chicken feed is key. Additionally, knowing how to feed them is just as or even more important. Although the ingredients used in different feed types are similar, the proportions vary depending […]
We all love to give our hens tidbits, but just what can chickens eat? I’m sure you’ve wondered what treats you can safely give to chickens, so we have put together this definitive list containing over 200 snacks. If you want to search for a specific snack you can use our tool below. Or you […]
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Birds, like humans, need snacks to help them maintain their health. The best snacks for birds are those that are healthy and provide them with the nutrients they need. Here are some of the best healthy snacks for your pet bird. What Snacks Can I Give My Bird? As any bird owner knows, providing your […]