Winter is here….and although most backyard chickens weather winter well, you might find yourself worrying about whether they’re getting enough protein. Your flock’s feathers are critical to their health during the winter. Feathers serve some important purposes, including protection from the wind AND keeping your backyard chickens warm. So, providing your hens a… Read Full Article
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5 Backyard Chicken Friendly High Protein Treats For Fall
As the days get shorter, and your backyard chickens begin to molt, you might want to supplement their diet with high protein treats. And luckily, there’s lots of options! Molting is a normal process in the fall – it’s when chickens start losing their feathers to regrow new ones. By the time… Read Full Article
Naughty Ducks! Confessions from the Coop (TM)
Yesterday, I noticed my ducks aimlessly wandering around the yard, which isn’t supposed to happen – I shut their run door. Yet, there they were, happy as clams, playing in the horse waterers. When I checked the coop, the door was open. Don’t ask me how. View this post on Instagram CAPTION… Read Full Article
4 Ingredient Chamomile & Black Soldier Fly Larvae “Granola”
Who doesn’t love chamomile? I do, you do, and I guarantee your chickens do! And chamomile is the star of Chamomile & Black Soldier Fly Larvae “Granola.” And I tell you, hens LOVE this treat! My hens love digging in and testing each bit! German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is wonderful for hens because,… Read Full Article
What Do Chickens Eat?
A frequent question I get is what do chickens eat, and the answer is pretty much anything (my Araucana chicken will eat me out of house and home if she could!) But, there’s definitely things you should feed them and things you SHOULDN’T feed them. So today let’s talk all about what your chickens… Read Full Article
Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Superfood For Backyard Chickens!
Black soldier fly larvae are like candy for your backyard chickens are concerned. 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… Read Full Article
