Can chickens eat grapes? Come along and find out this, and more chicken food myths and facts that every chicken owner needs to know. Most people know what their pet dogs can and can’t eat…”Don’t feed the dog chocolate! It’s toxic!” But what about your precious chicken flock? They are just as much people as…
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 human and animal families. Being informed is important and this post is aimed at doing just that! There is lots of bickering back and forth on social media about…
Healthy hens and roosters don’t come in baskets from storks. It takes the right kind of chicken feed to turn them into healthy, thriving, fluffy butts in your coop. Read on for an informative Chicken Feed 101 mini course! What is chicken feed called? There are several types of chicken feeds. Starter feed is a…
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…