Think about feeding your chickens eggplants or aubergines? If your wondering do chickens like eggplant in the first place? The answer is yes they do. Well, at least my chickens do. Your flock could of course be different depending on…
Spurs can be pretty scary to deal with for any rooster owner as they can be dangerous to the flock as well as the chicken owner and their family. Our rooster has attacked every member of our family, including the…
You’ve got the chickens, and you’ve got the coop, now what? Now you start setting up your chicken facilities and learning how to care for your chickens. Which substrate to use as your chickens’ bedding is a significant decision in…
As a good backyard chicken keeper, you never want to let your flock go hungry or thirsty. Ensuring that your chickens are well fed and watered will keep them healthy and laying many eggs for you. There are, however, times…
I’m not a fan of arugula at all. In fact, I can’t stand it but my husband likes it in his salads. When I am in a rush I sometimes accidentally grab a spring salad mix with arugula in it.…
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 are usually fed commercial feed which typically contains sufficient levels of all vitamins and minerals required by chickens. However, chickens are very efficient at foraging and finding food. Dandelions can be a good source of minerals and vitamins for chickens. Plus…
Keeping backyard chickens as part of a homestead has increased in popularity over recent years. There are many factors to consider when keeping chickens, from what they eat to where they sleep. An important aspect is chicken roosts, but what…
Soon the warm days of summer will become fresh and crisp. Your chickens will have enjoyed every moment of summer with all its green bounty and outside freedom. But soon, it will be winter, and in some areas, that can…
Do chicken feet get cold during the winter? This is a question I have often asked myself when temperatures plunge and water begins to freeze outside. I don’t like the thought of my flock feeling discomfort because of the cold…
