It doesn’t take long for people to become attached to their hens. They become a part of our daily lives. We might have started our flocks for farm animals, but the hens prove fantastic pets. And like all pets, their lives are never long enough. Today we will talk about what to do when hens …
We love sharing our food with our chickens. Sometimes they get just as excited to have a treat as us. And who doesn’t love the look of excitement on a chicken’s face when you toss them something tasty. Maybe you are enjoying a nice banana, and you decide to share some with your hens. You …
One of the most common illnesses that backyard chickens get is coccidiosis. It’s a silent killer, and if you aren’t careful, it could decimate a flock. To effectively treat coccidiosis, you need to start treatment right away. But what are the symptoms of coccidiosis in chickens? Today, you will learn everything you need to know …
Summer is fast upon us, and with it comes the heat. We can do all we can to keep our chickens cool, but sometimes we wish there was more. Keeping your hens cool is imperative to keep the eggs coming. But what more is there to do besides installing chicken A/C? Let’s take a look …
Spring is here, and that means it’s time for chicks! We love these little guys so much, and we can’t help but collect them all. But when you raise chicks by hand, there can be a few hiccups. The main concern is how warm to keep your babies. Heat lamps are dangerous and pose a …
Chickens eating their eggs isn’t an uncommon phenomenon. It’s natural and not as disturbing as one might think. But if you rely on these eggs, it can get a little frustrating, especially if it happens repeatedly. Why does think keep happening? Let’s talk about 7 ways to stop chickens from eating eggs. Why Would A …
Have you ever heard of the popular Keto diet? There’s roasted cauliflower, cauliflower rice, and yes, even cauliflower pizza. If you are on this diet, you might have some spare cauliflower sitting around. You know that this superfood is the holy grail for diets, but what about chickens? Can chickens eat cauliflower? Can Chickens Eat …
Waste not, want not. That’s why we believe in sharing as much with our flock as possible. Leftovers, kitchen scraps, and even produce from the garden all go to our chickens as well. But not everything is safe for our hens. And other things need special precautions to make them safe. Today, we are going …
We raise our hens for delicious, reliable eggs. And our hens serve us faithfully every week with some of the richest and healthiest eggs. It’s too bad that chickens don’t lay eggs like this for their entire life. It might have you thinking, what can I do with old chickens? Well, there are a few …
Chickens are messy. There’s no doubt about that. But why are my chickens pooping in their nests? The main reason why your chickens are soiling their nests is that they aren’t using their roosts. But there can be several causes of a chicken not roosting. Let’s look at a few reasons and how you can …