Why are my chicken’s feathers falling out?!?!? Chicken feather loss is one of the top topics I get questions about. There are many reasons why your chicken’s feathers might be falling out. I’ll go through some of the main ones today and give you tips on what you should do. The top reasons chickens lose…
Who doesn’t love chamomile? I do, you do, and I guarantee your chickens do! And chamomile is the star of Chamomile & Black Soldier Fly Larvae “Granola.” And I tell you, hens LOVE this treat! My hens love digging in and testing each bit! German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is wonderful for hens because, as you probably…
Ahh…..yolks. They’re pretty much the best part of eating an egg. And as backyard chicken owners, you’re probably in search of the perfect golden yolk. So, can you change the color of chicken egg yolks with diet alone? The answer is yes! We do a lot of scientific research to make sure this website is…
When one hears the name “Jersey Giant,” it might be understandable to envision a massive giant tromping and stomping over the hills. Luckily for poultry lovers, these robust fowl are nothing at all like immense monsters upsetting livestock and unearthing trees. They are, however, the winner of the “biggest chicken breed.” Jersey Giant roosters can…
Crafting homemade suet cakes for chickens is a simple way to boost the fat in your flock’s diet while giving them a way to stay occupied. Plus you might be wondering what a suet cake even is. A question I get is “What are suet cakes anyway?” I’ll answer that below. A frequent questions I…
November is here…..and there’s plenty you can do in your chicken coop to keep your hens and roosters healthy. Fall is typically when we see an uptick in predators AND you might notice signs your flock is slowing down due to the lack of light and the cold. You likely already noticed your chickens aren’t…
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