For some time now, I have tried out sweet potatoes, and my flock seems to like this new delicacy, to say the least. So, can chickens eat sweet potatoes? Feeding my chickens has always been my duty and hobby as well. Chickens feed on almost anything they perceive edible because they are naturally omnivores. Yes, …
Learning more about behavior changes in a flock of birds and what initiates it. Let’s start with what is a brooder chicken? In the course of keeping chickens, you will come to notice some changes among a certain group of hens. The changes are usually behavioral, especially during broody hen season. These are hens that …
Let’s find out all about providing your chickens with organic feed. What can you feed your chickens for organic eggs? To say natural ingredients means that the source of these foods does not use pesticides or any inorganic chemicals to control pests and diseases during their preparation or when growing. Also, some people believe that …
Hatching chicken eggs is one of the best practices every chicken keeper should know. When it is done at home, hatching can help you save a lot of money you would spend looking for new chicks. Here is everything you need to know about hatching eggs at home. Now, what do I need to know about …
Chickens enjoy many different fruits and vegetables. If you are wanting to treat your flock and are wondering, “can chickens eat bananas?” – the answer is discussed here! My chickens absolutely love this tasty snack! Not only are they a yummy addition to their diet, but they also can benefit your birds with a great …
How long do roosters live? When owning Backyard Chickens, you should have a full record of your entire flock and breeds. The record should show the trend and progress of each chicken breed in terms of productivity, growth, expenses, and lifespan. Speaking of the lifespan of a chicken, there’s a need to know how long …
Every hen can lay an egg daily but can a chicken lay more than one egg daily? How many eggs do chickens lay in a day? It can take between 24 and 26 hours for an egg to develop, no matter how many weeks of age within the hen before it’s ready to be laid. …
There’s a growing trend among chicken keepers that has raised many questions. One, in particular, is can you have a chicken as a pet? Some chicken owners seem to be creating a strong bond with their specific flock of chickens and this looks really fascinating. Chickens are currently the newest friends to several family members …
So, the question lingering at the back of your mind should be, “How many square feet per chicken in a coop?” This depends on several factors. But key among them is the breed and, of course, the size of the coop itself. The first question is how many square feet per chicken are in a …
Here I will try to give you a rough idea about the size of the chicken coop suitable for 10 chickens. But before I embarked on the long journey of keeping chickens in my backyard, I had the impression that one needs a large portion of land to get started-perhaps, an acre or so, but …
