Backyard chickens or free-range chickens are exposed to the elements more than chickens kept indoors. Eating various insects can expose chickens to parasites without you being aware, and before long, you can have an infestation. If you have chickens, you…
I always seem to end up with a ripe banana or two that has not been eaten and is starting to turn brown. My daughter will only each fresh bananas straight from the grocery store. Once the peel starts to…
The first time I heard one of my chickens sneeze I admit that I freaked out a little. After some research, I found that while it may seem very strange to us, it’s not uncommon for a chicken to sneeze.…
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…
