Black soldier fly larvae superfood for chickens are like candy for your backyard flock. In other words, hens LOOOOOVVEEEE them. Many times, we’ve gone out to our coop to give the flock a surprise, and within mere moments, they’ve snatched all the black soldier fly larvae out of our hands! The nutritional content of these…
If you’re looking for a surefire way to keep your flock from getting the stuck-in-the-coop blues, build a grazing box for your chickens. And the best part? Building a grazing box for your chickens (using chicken wire or hardware cloth) won’t cost you a ton of money! You might already know your chickens need boredom busters…
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…
It’s spring, and yes, the hens are starting to lay again! Which means I get extra concerned about the quality of the eggs they lay. Improving the egg quality a hen lays has been the subject of many studies. The egg industry, after all, is concerned about getting as many eggs as possible, and researchers…
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…
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…
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