Expert tips and tricks for backyard chicken keeping
Winter is the perfect time to add corn to your flocks diet. Cracked corn is an important part of a chicken's diet but should be consumed in moderation or as a treat. Because it is high in calories, corn is best for your flock in Autumn and Winter and helps keep the...
Chickens go crazy for pumpkin, probably because it’s so good for them. Fresh, cooked or dried are all fine. The flesh of pumpkins is full of vitamins A, B, and C. It’s also packed with zinc and potassium. All of these are key nutrients that your birds need, and may...
If you notice feathers on the ground or see naked chickens during the end of summer and beginning of autumn, don't be alarmed. This is the time of year when chickens moult, although the timing can vary depending on several factors such as age, breed, and environmental...
Breeding your own chicks is a rewarding experience, and it all starts with selecting the right breeds for your backyard flock. The breeds you choose will affect the quality and quantity of eggs or meat and determine how well your chickens will thrive in your specific...
There are many different types of Chicken feed on the market and it can be quite confusing. Here are the main options to help you decide which feed is best for your chickens. Chick Starter - 0-6 weeks Chick starter is for the first (usually six) weeks of your baby...
Keeping chickens can provide endless entertainment and they make great pets. But they also provide us with an amazing nutritious benefit - eggs! But what is in an egg? And are home raised really better than store bought? Firstly let's look into what exactly an egg...
➡️ New Chickens Give new chickens a week or so to learn they have a new home before allowing them to roam free. Talking to your chickens when giving them food or a treat is a great idea so they associate humans with good things. Chickens recognise 100+ faces! ➡️ Worms...
First of all - NO! Chickens do not have teeth. They eat with the beak. This is the perfect tool for pecking feed in crumble or pellet form, small grains, grass or insects - sometimes a mouse! Their mouth contains glands that secrete saliva, which wets the feed to make...
Something I often get asked about is eggshells. Why my egg shells soft? Why are they lumpy? There can be many variations of a chicken egg! Why Do Eggshells Vary? 1. Age of the Hen Older Hens: As hens age, particularly those in the final stage of their laying...