Cute chick in grass with purple flowers

Is Chick Grit Necessary?

A common question I get is whether chick grit is necessary. And the answer is yes….and no. It depends on a few factors, namely, whether your feeding your chicks treats, letting them forage, or feeding extra things like herbs. Like older chickens, grit can help chicks digest their food. In fact, if you’re feeding anything…

Deep Litter Method For Chicken Coops

Does The Deep Litter Method For Chicken Coops Really Work?

The deep litter method for chicken coops is pretty controversial among backyard chicken keepers. Some owners think it’s unsanitary, while others swear by it. In this article, we’ll take a look at the advantages of the deep litter method.  I invited my friend, Liz Martin of The Cape Coop to write an article for y’all. Liz is a…

deworming herbal mix for backyard chickens

Herbal Deworming Mix For Backyard Chickens

It’s Treat Tuesday! And this week’s treat is all about deworming chickens naturally with herbs! Now, I’m the first to say that there haven’t been too many studies about herbal dewormers themselves, particularly for chickens, ducks, geese, and the like. Back in the day, people HAD to rely on herbs and natural resources to keep…

Vent gleet is disgusting but it's easily preventable and easily treated. Here's everything you need to know!

Sneaky Peek Behind The Scenes #6

Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm! These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm! If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here. Enjoy the photos & be sure to share some of yours with me! https://www.instagram.com/p/BgZ6vLWH5o9/?taken-by=pamperedchickenmama https://www.instagram.com/p/BgXV8DoH3Hr/?taken-by=pamperedchickenmama…