Now the question is, can chickens eat rice? I find chickens quite easy to maintain out of numerous farm animals. These friendly, curious birds do not require a lot of space or too much attention from you. As long as they are safe, you can rest assured that they will be fine. And when you give …

However, can chickens eat oranges? Surprisingly, your chickens can happily enjoy a few pieces of oranges. Regardless of being one of the citrus fruits, oranges can be an excellent option for your backyard chickens. Often times, I get asked what chickens can eat and what they cannot. My answer is usually simple and clear; what …

So, can chickens eat watermelon? At the start, this doesn’t sound like a tricky question. But don’t we all like watermelons? Nothing tastes better and refreshing than cold watermelon on a hot day. This gigantic sweet, healthy fruit comes with essential nutrients that are beneficial to us and farm animals as well.  Chickens love watermelons …

I have always encouraged other chicken keepers to include different treats in their chickens’ diet. This helps create variations in eating, especially in winter, when chickens remain indoors. So instead of feeding them only one type of food, I include kitchen scraps, leftovers, and fruits in their usual diet. To my surprise, my birds enjoy …

The question is, can chickens eat potatoes? Yes! Chickens find potatoes tasty and delicious. They can spend a lot of their time pecking at this treat without getting bored. Despite all that, you should feed them potatoes in moderation. Too much of any food can easily upset the balance in your chicken’s digestive system.  I’m …

When I heard someone referring to chickens as ‘two-legged pigs’, I was somehow lost. But my curiosity motivated me to find out more about this statement. To my amazement, the phrase simply means that chickens can eat almost anything they come across. And this is true if you have been observing your flock for some …

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 …