Healthy hens and roosters don’t come in baskets from storks. It takes the right kind of chicken feed to turn them into active clucking fluffy butts in your coop. What is chicken feed called? There are several types of chicken feeds. Starter feed is a protein dense variety of chicken feed designed to meet […]
Chicken Feed
Best No Waste Chick Feeders
Main Takeaways: You always want to use a feeder your chicks can reach I use something small and easy for them to find when they’re a day old. I’m not a fan of long feeders because they’re harder to open and I have to teach chicks how to use them. Mason jar feeders are […]
Can Chickens Eat Strawberries?
Main Takeaways: Yes, chickens can eat strawberries For chicks, make sure the strawberries are very ripe and soft. Make sure to squash the berries or chop them very finely This shouldn’t replace regular chick starter! It’s a treat only Stay away from jams, jellies, or anything with preservatives If you buy berries from the […]
Easy Herb Harvesting For Chickens!
Main takeaways: Lemon balm and basil have lots of nutrients and health benefits for chickens Ducks love them too! Lemon balm is very easy to grow – you can harvest your first year, and it’ll grow back! To easily clean herbs, put them into a 5 gallon bucket, add a top, and shake. More […]
Are Crumbles Or Mash Better For Chicks?
Main Takeaways & Extra Info: Crumbles and mash are just different ways to feed starter to chicks. One isn’t necessarily better than the other. It’s important that whichever you feed, the chick starter has at least 18% protein. I feed a mash because I want to make sure my chicks can eat it (particle sizes […]
Medicated Vs. Unmedicated Chick Starter
Main Takeaways: Medicated chick starter has an added medication called Amprolium, which “used to prevent and treat intestinal coccidiosis”. It’s not an antibiotic. Coccidiosis is a parasite infestation that can occur both in adult chickens and baby chicks. It can be deadly. Unmedicated chick starter does not have Amprolium or any other medicine in it. […]