The debate about medicated vs. unmedicated chick starter has been raging for decades. Controversies are often unavoidable, especially when it comes to the well-being of our families. Discussions about what is best for both our human families and our animal families are inevitable. With increasingly available means of preventative medicine for all aspects of our…
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 the…
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…
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…
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…
A chicken’s gotta eat, right? Especially if they’re layers. They must have the calcium required to put the shells on their eggs. The trick is making sure that every bird in your coop is getting exactly what they need. How can that be done? In this article, you’ll discover some ways you can make sure…