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Can Chickens Eat Flowers?

Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Can chickens eat flowers? Yes, many flowers are perfectly safe for chickens and can even provide vitamins, antioxidants, and other health benefits. However, not every flower belongs in the chicken run. Some common garden blooms are poisonous to poultry, while others may be unsafe if they’ve been treated with pesticides or other chemicals. Here’s how […]

Can Chickens Eat Strawberries?

Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Can chickens eat strawberries? Yes. Strawberries are a safe, nutritious treat that most chickens love. Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber and water, they make an excellent occasional snack when fed in moderation. Like all treats, strawberries should make up no more than 10 percent of your flock’s daily diet. Beyond strawberries, many other berries […]

When Can Chicks Go Outside? Summer Safety Guide

Poultry
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Even though temperatures are rising, your chicks aren't ready to stay outside overnight. Here's what you need to know about placing your chicks outdoors.

Black Australorp Chicken Breed Guide: Eggs, Size & Care

Breeds | Poultry |
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The Black Australorp chicken breed has a storied past, and its present popularity for numerous features promises a bright future.

D’Uccle Chicken: Breed Guide, Eggs, Temperament & Care

Breeds | Poultry |
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The Belgian Bearded d’Uccle (pronounced dew-clay) is a bantam chicken breed primarily used for exhibition, though hens are modest layers of small, creamy-white eggs, averaging two to three per week.

Red, White and Blue Chicken Breeds for Patriotic Flocks

Poultry
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You can choose patriotic colors when building a flock. Show your love of America with these five chicken breeds for a mix of red, white and blue birds.

What Chickens Lay White Eggs: 8 Breeds to Know

Breeds | Poultry |
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These Popular Breeds Are Good Layers and Add Interest to Your Egg Basket

How to Clean a Chicken Coop for a Healthier Flock

Chicken Coops & Housing | Poultry |
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Cleaning the Coop Regularly is Essential for the Health of Your Chickens

7 Chicken Coop Bedding Material Options

Poultry
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Customize your Coop's Bedding Materials to Keep your Chickens Healthy & Prevent Eggs from Cracking

How to Keep Mice Away from the Chicken Coop: 7 Methods

Animals | Poultry |
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Use These Strategies to Keep Your Coop Clean and Rodent-Free

Herbs for Ducks: 5 Beneficial Plants

Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Herbs for ducks can play a useful role in supporting flock health, behavior, and overall nutrition. From fresh forage in the garden to dried herbs added to feed or water, many culinary herbs offer vitamins, minerals, and natural compounds that may support digestion, immune function, respiratory health, and stress reduction. Knowing which herbs ducks enjoy—and […]

Egg Yolk Color: What It Means and What Affects It

Poultry
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Think of egg yolk as a fun reminder of where your backyard chickens diet came from, and watch the colors change with the seasons.

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