The best chicken keepers aren’t born knowing everything. They become experts one question, one season and one carton of eggs at a time. There’s a moment that catches almost every backyard chicken owner by surprise. It isn’t bringing chicks home. It isn’t hearing the first peeps from the brooder. It isn’t even finding that first […]
Can chickens eat corn? Yes. Corn is a popular treat for backyard chickens and can provide extra energy, especially during cold weather. But like any treat, corn should be fed in moderation. Here’s what to know about the different types of corn chickens can eat, how much to offer and which forms to avoid. Key […]
One of the Qualities Making Chickens So Attractive Is the Appeal to Make Money, or at Least Support a Chicken Operation.
Egg cartons are almost never okay to reuse, but that doesn't mean they're garbage. Here are things you can do with them and things you should avoid.
Can chickens eat pineapple? Yes, chickens can eat fresh pineapple, but only in small amounts. The soft inner flesh is safe for adult chickens, while the tough rind, leaves and crown should be removed. Because pineapple is high in sugar and acidity, it should be an occasional treat rather than a regular part of a […]
Use Preventative Supplements to Raise Healthy Chickens & Repel Issues Before They Even Take Wing
Give Your Chickens Room To Roam Without Affecting Your Personal Space With These Free-Ranging Tips
When Chickens Feel Safe It Encourages Better Health in the Birds and Less Anxious Behavior
Your birds need a regular nutritional chicken ration, but offering supplemental scratch can offer additional physical and mental benefits for your flock.
Some of the best healthy treats for chickens in the fall, along with seasonal and year-round options to keep your flock thriving.
How to Help Your Birds Through this Natural, But Uncomfortable, Process
She’ll learn that keeping it simple is the secret to fresh eggs, a happy flock and a little more joy. There’s something about a summer morning in your own backyard. The quiet hum, the soft cluck from the coop, the first sip of coffee. On mornings like this, backyard chicken keeper Shelby Diebold (@vineygrovegoats) and […]
