So, Can Chickens Eat Cantaloupe? AKA: Muskmelon. A lot of small agriculturalists save money by using table scraps. People love to produce their food. Although most people live in cities and towns, producing and growing our food is exciting and enticing. However, knowing the exact process to have the best outcome is challenging. When raising …
So, the question is: Can Chickens Eat Apples? This is a look into chickens and apples; no, this is not a recipe! This post is about a controversial topic among nutritionists and animal experts of whether to feed chickens apples. Many questions arise as is the fruit safe for them to digest. It is common …
So, now the question is, can chickens eat tomatoes? I have always been intrigued by the eating habits of my chickens. To my surprise, these birds seem to eat anything they can find. Whether bad or good, they don’t mind trying out everything. And this is really fascinating to anyone, especially the new chicken owners. …
As I was cleaning out my refrigerator the other day, I noticed a big bunch of uneaten grapes. Like most things in life these days, it made me wonder….rather than throwing these away, can I feed grapes to my chickens or are they poisonous to chickens like they are to dogs? Yes, Chickens can eat …
Is there anything that a chicken can’t eat? Can chickens eat broccoli? One common reason people want to learn more about chickens eating broccoli is to avoid toxins. Therefore, reducing the chances of having to load their chickens with antibiotics. Broccoli is one of the most natural vegetables on the planet. It has a lot …
As the air starts getting a bit crisper this year, I can’t help but think of all of the wonderful things about fall, from the changing of the leaves to pumpkin…well pumpkin EVERYTHING. It seems like every year the season of pumpkins grows and grows and that made me wonder…can my chickens eat pumpkins? After …
I have always enjoyed watching my free ranging chickens eat while roaming the yard. It’s definitely hard to tell the different kinds of foods that chickens eat. I’ve learned that they are omnivorous and are bound to take in anything coming their way. But, that does not mean that you should let them consume anything, …
So, how long can a chicken go without water? Taking care of my chickens involves quite a lot. For instance, I have to shelter them, provide adequate security, feed them, and provide clean water to keep them hydrated. Water is a basic need for all animals, including chickens. That is why you need to consider …
The question is, why are my chickens losing their feathers? Keeping chickens comes with its own challenges. Some of these challenges are just normal physical changes that occur occasionally. One such change I noticed was the loss of feathers among my chickens. This incident got me worried until I found reasons why chickens lose feathers. …
What are the benefits of mealworms for my chickens? For my flock of chickens to stay happy, healthy and productive I have to provide them with a balanced diet. This is because I understand the importance of all the nutrients found in different types of chicken feed. These nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and …
