So, What is the easiest way to cull a chicken? As a chicken owner, I can point out a few differences in my flock in terms of productivity, age and health. Through these differences, I’m able to know which birds to cull and which one to spare. This is important especially when you are raising …
So, why did my hens stop laying eggs? One of the reasons why I raise chickens is to have a constant supply of fresh eggs for my family. But my greatest fear is to wake up and find out that some of my hens have stopped laying. As far as I know, this is inevitable …
So, How do you vacation when your chickens don’t? One of the challenging parts of raising backyard chickens is leaving them when I’m going on a vacation. Since I cherish my birds so much, I get torn between looking after them and taking my holiday. No matter how passionate I am about my flock. I …
So, what does a chicken’s wattles and comb indicate? Changes in the appearance of your chicken’s comb and wattles can indicate if your bird has some internal issues. Having raised chickens for many years, I can easily tell if they are healthy or not. Normally, a healthy bird will have a bright rosy red wattle …
So, what are the ways to save money on the chicken feed? Raising chickens is an interesting hobby, but the cost of feeding them can get scary. This is the case if you are keeping a large number of chickens. That should not worry you now that I’m here to help you bring down the …
What should you not feed chickens? The fact that chickens are omnivorous animals, it does not mean that they should eat anything that comes their way. Just like humans, there are those foods that chickens can eat and there are those they shouldn’t. Let me take you through some common foods that chickens must not …
Free-Range vs Cooped Chickens So, free-range vs cooped chickens, which one will you prefer? By now you must be aware that they are two major options which are free-range and caged or cooped. In between, there are a handful of middle ground options that offer the best attributes of both worlds. The easiest decision to …
So, Why are Flock Blocks a Good Treat for Chickens? When my chickens are happy and contented, I feel like an achiever, of which I am. This is the same feeling any chicken owner experiences when their birds are happy and comfortable. To achieve this feat, you need to ensure that you provide your chickens with …
What are the best plants to grow that chickens can eat? A blend of shrubs and wildflowers in my backyard creates amazing scenery to look at. For my flock of chickens, these plants are a great source of food and a place to hide. But not every plant is suitable for your chickens; others are …
So, what are the fruits that chickens can eat? I always enjoy feeding my backyard chickens on a variety of foods. The sight of these birds scrambling for different treats is amazing and fascinating at the same time. That’s how I realize that chickens feed on almost anything coming their way including different types of …