Hens don’t always lay an egg each day, but it is not uncommon for one to lay every other day or every three days. It usually takes about 24 hours for a bird’s body temperature to rise high enough for the urge to lay an egg. During this time, it may seem as if the … Read more
Can chickens eat orange leaves? If you own chickens, one of the most common questions you will ask yourself is what they can and can’t eat. Here are some key points which will help you to decide whether your chickens can eat oranges or not. Can Chickens Eat Orange Leaves? Chickens can eat orange leaves … Read more
When it comes to chickens, there are a lot of things that will make you wonder about them. One of them is their gizzard. You may ask why chickens have gizzards and what is its purpose. Chickens have gizzards to help them break down the food they eat. Unlike humans, chickens don’t have teeth to … Read more
Chicken owners know that their birds love to eat vegetables as much as they enjoy their regular chicken feed. There’s nothing like coming home from a long day at work to find your flock happily munching on fresh greens in the coop. Cauliflower leaves are nutritious for chickens, especially when compared to other leafy greens … Read more
As fall approaches, one of the vegetables that you will see a lot of is pumpkins. This vegetable is nutritious and has a lot of uses. Some people will make pumpkin pie, some will carve them to make jack-o-lantern, while others will feed them to their chickens. While chickens can eat pumpkins, what about the … Read more
As a backyard chicken owner, there are a lot of things you may wonder about your chickens. One of them is how many feathers does a chicken have. Some may think they have hundreds and some say thousands. So, exactly how many feathers do chickens really have? Chickens have about 10,000 feathers on their bodies. … Read more
Can chickens eat okra leaves? This is a particularly relevant question for chicken owners in warm and tropical climates, where okra is a common backyard vegetable. Okra is relatively easy for gardeners because it requires minimal care and doesn’t produce many fruits. But you also need to know whether there are any downsides to feeding … Read more
Parsnips are a cool-season crop that can be harvested in the fall and winter. The root vegetable is similar to carrots, but it has a sweeter, more delicate flavor. They can be used in salads, soups, or as an ingredient in stir-fries. Parsnip leaves also contain vitamin C, calcium, and iron. While it’s healthy and … Read more
You’ve got yourself some chickens and now you’re looking to expand your flock. A new chicken is a feathered investment in your future, so it’s important that you follow the proper introduction procedures to ensure the safety and happiness of your chickens. In this article, I will show you the best way to introduce new … Read more
When it comes to poop, most people will agree that it smells, especially for humans. If you’re raising chickens and see a lot of poop, you may be wondering if it smells too. In this article, we will find out whether poop from chickens smells and if it does, what can you do to prevent … Read more
