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Mealworms: Yay or Nay for your Chickens
Mealworms are a protein packed treat for your chickens which begs the question, should I be including mealworms in my chickens regular diet? It’s a simple answer but let’s dive into the rationale behind it, YES mealworms should be a routine part of your flocks diet, especially if you don’t free range. We all want […]
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Help! My chicken Isn’t Eating
Your chicken is not eating? That is not good! Let’s explore what could be causing her sudden loss of appetite and what to do about it. What is Causing my Chicken to Stop Eating? Unlike people, chickens don’t stop eating something because they are bored with the taste of it. Usually, a chicken with a […]
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Can my Chicken eat Leaves?
It seems like chickens will eat just about anything, but can they eat leaves and is it good for them? While you may find chickens devour the leaves (and well the entirety of the plant) for just about everything you grow in your garden or flower bed, leaves are not a great source of nutrients […]
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Garlic for Chicken Health
What we feed our chickens is an increasingly hot topic as we watch premixed pellet feed costs sky rocket and we sim through theory after theory as to the quality and content of commercial feed. For the backyard chicken tender, there is probably nothing more pressing than what we feed our chickens, and with a […]
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How Many Chickens is Enough
Chickens are adorable and social creatures who do best in groupings no less than three. But how many chickens is enough? When I hear this question all I can think about is the Sugar Crisp cereal commercial from the 90’s … “You can never get enough!” But, is that true of these quirky and social […]
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Help: My chicken’s Eye Is Swollen
A swollen eye is a pretty good indication of an impending problem for your chicken and should be taken seriously. Swelling in the face and eyes can be a sign of a respiratory infection, a type of ring worm, ocular Marek’s, or something benign like debris in their eye. Never the less, if your hen […]
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Easter Egger Chickens
If you are hoping for a basket full of colour and hens that don’t disappoint in temperament and aesthetic, the Easter Egger Chicken is the right bird for you flock. These friendly and curious chickens are known to lay a spectrum of beautiful eggs, from olive to pale blue, from nude to blush, Easter Egger […]
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Considering a plastic chicken coop: Should i do it?
Hen houses are the new she dens when it comes to the backyard farmer. A quick scroll on Pinterest will show you an unending stream of plans, ideas, and over the top dramatics when it comes to the best for your flock. I’m serious, I’ve seen chandeliers in chicken coops, artwork on the walls and […]
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The Complete Guide to Black Copper Marans
These hens seem to be all the rage in the backyard farming community as chicken tenders everywhere flock to gather a colourful bounty of chickens that lay the rainbow (check out more on What Colour Do Chickens Lay?). Black Copper Maran: History The Black Copper Maran is a recognized colouring of the recent classic Maran […]