Expert tips and tricks for backyard chicken keeping
Breeding mealworms is a lot of fun and much more cost-effective the purchasing dried mealworms. If your chickens are anything like ours, then they love to eat mealworms. Mealworms are a healthy, nutritious snack that is full of protein, which helps your hens lay lots...
Have you noticed how popular microgreens and sprouts are these days? These food sources are often utilised as healthy food. Well, there is a good reason for it! And it certainly doesn’t only apply to people – chooks too! Do you find your chooks scratch through their...
Worm infestations are a common challenge in chicken keeping. Chickens often contract worms through their diet, which might include contaminated droppings or insects harboring worm eggs. Understanding how to effectively worm your chickens is crucial for their health...
Setting up a brooder box is actually really easy! I'll show you how. My son breeds two breeds of chickens - Pekins and Polish. At this time of year we have a lot of babies around the house! I have a lot of people inquiring after brooder set-ups so I thought I would...
When we think of eggshells, we think of the resources that go into making them. They’re a source of calcium, and they’re a very nutritious part of a bird’s diet. They also help keep the eggshells firm and help with the egg-laying process. But what about the eggshells...