One of the biggest problems facing breeders during warm weather months Is how to deal with chickens with mites. During long periods of wet, warm weather, the risk of mite infestation rises as mites relocate into the skin of a bird where they can feed off their blood and be more comfortable in the heat. […]
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Raising chickens is like having your very own army of pest busters. They like to scratch the ground and look for food including a large variety of insects, bugs, spiders and of course, worms. This makes you wonder, will chickens eat fire ants? The answer is a big YES! Chickens are like the bird version […]
Are you trying to better understand achickens life cycle? Whether you’re a backyard chicken farmer, keep chickens as pets, or raising meat birds, this is the complete guide to the lifecycle of your chickens. CHICKEN LIFE CYCLE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW As a chicken farmer, it’s vital that you learn more about the average […]
What Chicken Farmers Need To Know About Chicken Dust Baths What do chicken farmers need to know about chicken dust baths? Read on to know more. As a backyard farmer, one of the ways to maximize the production of eggs (or meat) is to keep a healthy flock. How do you keep your chickens healthy? […]
ISA Brown Chicken – All You Need To Know A relatively recent introduction to the poultry world, the chickens ISA Brown breed is undoubtedly one of the biggest sellers in the industry. This isn’t surprising at all; they boast a charming demeanor and excellent egg laying abilities compared to many other breeds. ISA brown chicks […]
You come into the coop or pen to check your chickens in the morning, and there are feathers everywhere – it hits you…your chickens are losing feathers. Should you panic? Immediately call your vet? As a backyard farmer, there is no need to be alarmed at a situation like this. In this article, you will […]
You’re probably wondering Can Chickens Eat Oranges? Read on to see if they are healthy or not for your flock. Chickens are one of the most common domesticated animals out there. That’s because they’re extremely affordable and low maintenance. Most importantly, they provide us with food in the form of eggs and meat. Chickens eat […]
Can chickens eat mushrooms? This is just one of the numerous questions many farmers and chicken growers ask. It’s normal to know what’s beneficial for chickens and which ones can harm them. After all, they like to eat just about anything. 🙂 Mushrooms are domed-cap shaped fungi on a stalk that have gills on the […]
Can Chickens Eat Tomatoes? What’s Safe for Chickens and what’s not? Chickens will eat just about anything you give them. This is why you need to be careful with what you are feeding them. Not all foods are good for chickens and some might kill them. To raise a happy flock, an understanding of what […]
12 Chicken Breeds for Eggs That Will Lay Up to 250+ Eggs in a Year If you are a backyard chicken farmer or want to be one, you really understand the incentives to it. The feeling of owning your own chickens and collecting eggs, warm on your hands, every morning and the constant supply of […]
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