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.…
Quick answer: Yes, chickens can eat eggplant, but only the ripe fruit. The flesh, skin and seeds of a ripe eggplant are safe, while the leaves, stems, flowers, green cap (calyx) and unripe fruit contain solanine and should never be…
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…
If you have a few hens and are considering getting a rooster. You may start to wonder how roosters mate with hens. I currently have six hens and one rooster, so I have seen this process close up many times.…
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…
Quick answer: a healthy adult chicken can live roughly 24 to 48 hours without water in mild weather, but in hot weather it can die in under a day, and baby chicks only last a few hours. Without food (but…
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…
