Category Backyard Chickens

I recently raised my fourth flock of baby chickens without a hen at home and wanted to share some tips and tricks I learned along the way. If you are thinking about raising baby chicks or just want to know…

Chickens have one of the most effective digestive tracts in the animal world. They do not have any teeth to bite, tear or chew the food they consume, so how do they break down food? Having chickens, you will know…

When your chickens start molting during the fall season it is important to increase their protein uptake. As they lose feathers and start the regrowth of new ones additional protein is required. Chicken feathers are made up of 97% keratin protein and…

There have been many questions regarding this subject because apricots are considered to be a high-carbohydrate fruit. We will also look into whether it is healthy for chickens to consume and if it supplies them with the right nutrients. If…

Most chicken owners are animal lovers and do not want their chickens to hurt in any way. They do all that they can to make sure that their chickens are kept safe, healthy, and happy. One thing that they do…

Chickens are highly social animals who thrive best in flocks. As a chicken owner, the last thing you want is for your chicken to feel lonely and bored. Naturally, you want your single chicken to be happy even though they…

You have been waiting in anticipation for your baby chicks to hatch. You have done your research on everything involving chicks, from learning how to take care of them to ensure that they have the food they need to survive…

Chickens are omnivores and enjoy eating many types of leafy green vegetables. Every flock is different and some prefer certain leafy greens over others. Your backyard chickens might like differet vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus cabbage, or the leafy Swiss chard. As backyard chicken keepers you should try out different veggies for…

There’s nothing more exciting than watching a new life emerge from an egg. This is a process called hatching, in which the chick breaks through its shell and begins to take its first breath of air. At this moment, it…

Do you know what’s not fun? Having to conduct morning Easter Egg hunts to find your chickens’ eggs! Chickens lay their eggs pretty much anywhere, making egg collection challenging to say the least. It is a great idea to provide…