One thing we’ve found when working with other backyard chicken farmers—those who raise chicks into hens and even maintain flocks of backyard chickens—are that they are a talkative bunch when it comes to their flocks. Equipped with bounties of knowledge about everything from including grains and chicken feeds in their food selection to feeding protein-rich …
We’re back with more questions about what you can and cannot feed chickens from your garden, table, pantry, and fridge – including chicks just starting out on chicken feed. Most of these questions have come in the form of a text message from a fellow backyard chicken farmer, but I pulled in a couple more …
I’m not going to lie; talking about bugs is not my favorite thing to do. But, in the world of backyard chicken farming, it’s going to come up at some point, so we might as well jump in and get started. Store-bought chicken food is the best way to ensure your chickens get all the …
And we’re back with another harvest post for your chickens’ diet. Today, we’re going to focus on herbs. You may be tempted to grab a handful of an overgrown herb and toss it in the coup, but before you do, check the list below to see if it is safe. Your hens will react to …
A chicken, naturally inclined to roam around in the field, freely pecking at seeds, is a common rural sight that also serves as an intricate part of the plant and wildlife ecosystem. The hen could be gobbling up a mix of nuts, sunflower seeds, and perhaps even a pellet or two, which often contain a …
Can chickens eat meat? I get asked this question a lot–especially by new backyard chicken farmers who look at their dinner scraps and wonder, “Can I feed this to my chickens?” Yes, chickens can eat meat. Chickens are omnivores, and they can consume a variety of meats as part of their diet. Feeding Meat to …
When it comes to producing high-quality and flavorful chicken meat, selecting the right breed is a critical factor for success. We’ll walk you through several of the best meat chickens to raise in your backyard and then we’ll go over some of the common questions people have about chickens. Questions such as: Let’s jump right …
Welcome to the wonderful world of farm-fresh surprises and egg-citement! While the average egg from the grocery store might be a bland, neutral white or brown, there’s a whole flock of chickens out there with a knack for laying eggs that are anything but ordinary. Join us as we embark on an egg-speditious adventure to …
Chickens can exhibit behaviors that some might perceive as disorderly, but whether they are considered messy animals to have in the backyard depends a lot on you and what you consider messy. I grew up on a dairy farm. I wore rubber boots and walked through everything. The smell of manure didn’t bother me at …
Picture this: fluffy feathers, intense focus, and a determination that’s more unshakable than a stubborn piece of corn stuck in the coop. That’s a broody chicken for you! Broodiness is Mother Nature’s way of saying, “Hey, it’s time to take a break from egg-laying and try out this motherhood thing.” You may want your hens …
