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Can chickens eat algae? Yes. Yes, they can. You might already that kelp is something healthy to feed your hens, but what about spirulina? And did you know that soaking wheat can actually improve your flock’s iron absorption? We’ve dealt with iron deficiency in a couple hens on our farm, and it’s not fun. And I’ve…
Bee pollen for chickens? It’s one of my favorite superfoods and it’s very healthy for hens! Yep, you can feed bee pollen to chickens, and as I discuss below, it has great health benefits for your flock. And honey bees are to thank! One of my favorite ways to share this treat with my hens…
Nobody likes having dirty, smelly hands after being in your chicken coop, which is why I developed a simple 2 ingredient hand wash that smells good and leaves you extra sparkly. Now this isn’t to say that chickens are dirty – they’re sweet, intelligent, lovable creatures. But I wouldn’t be a good expert if I…
We all know chickens go through a molt every year, but did you ever wonder “do ducks molt?” Duck molting is indeed a thing! In fact, they molt quite a bit every year – possibly enough to build you a whole new duck. In fact, I’ve gone outside and wondered whether the drakes, hens, and…
We’ve all been there – starting at the half empty carton in the fridge. The eggs are about to go bad, and you’re not sure what to do with them except throw them away. Personally, I don’t like tossing extra eggs if I can help it, and I’ve spent a lot of time researching and…
Nothing is worse than being bothered by flying pests. It can make life miserable for you….and, yes, even your chickens! Here 6 ways to keep mosquitoes, flies, and gnats off your chickens so you AND they can enjoy time outside! When it’s the time of year for flying insects to make their presence known, you…
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