Debeaking chickens has been standard among the poultry industry to keep their flocks from picking at each other. But recent studies have shown that debeaking could lead to long-term damage. As a result, we have been on the lookout for the best methods to keep the peace in our hens. And we have come up …
With summer upon us, mites and lice are a massive issue with our backyard chickens. If you aren’t careful, they can overrun your poultry flock and infest any other livestock you might have. These tiny parasites can seem impossible to get rid of. But today, we are going to tell you how to treat chicken …
Who doesn’t like to share a nice snack with their chickens? There is nothing better than kicking back on a sunny afternoon with your favorite snack to watch your hens. But what if your favorite snack was also your chicken’s favorite? Well, if you are a fan of trail mix or any nuts, you might …
Today, we will talk about one of the weirdest things you will ever buy online, dried mealworms. That’s right. You can buy your flock crunchy worm fries that they will enjoy and come back for more. But meal worms are more than just a treat. Let’s look at 8 reasons why dried mealworms are good …
Feeding our backyard chickens a few treats brings joy to everyone. Your chickens are happy to get a little extra on top of their complete feed. And if you plan it right, a treat can make up for areas of the diet that’s lacking. But one area that always seems to get a little confused …
We think our backyard chickens are the cutest things on the planet. And it’s only natural that we want to cuddle them and show them appreciation for their hard work. But how do we do this without freaking them out? Well, with a lot of trust, you can cuddle and pet your chickens. So how …
Today we are going to talk about one heated debate among small poultry flocks. That’s how to safely debeak my small flock of backyard chickens. If done correctly, debeaking your chickens can calm a flock and even produce more eggs. But if you don’t do it in the right way, it could lead to heartache …
When we get our backyard chickens, we are excited for all of the eggs. We can’t wait to eat the fruits of our labor and taste the difference in farm-fresh eggs. However, when we plan the number of chickens we have, there is one thing we need to ask. How many eggs do chickens lay …
All of us, at some point, have imagined a French country kitchen. Complete with hushed colors, quaint decor, and a wire basket of eggs on the counter. But have you ever questioned why there is always a basket of eggs in these pictures? Today we are going to settle some confusion surrounding washed eggs. And …
Feeding our chickens kitchen scraps seems like a great way to make use of everything we have. But there is always some level of caution you should take in doing so. One of the most common kitchen scraps is potato peelings. Can chickens eat raw potato peelings? Let’s take a look. Can Chickens Eat Raw …