Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that’s known for its large size and soft sweet flesh. For humans, jackfruit is healthy and safe to eat. If you have backyard chickens, you may wonder if they can eat jackfruit too. Chickens can eat jackfruit, both cooked and raw. This fruit contains many nutrients that are essential for … Read more
When it comes to scorpions, most people fear them due to their aggressive looks and a tail that can cause injury. In some parts of the world, people will catch and eat scorpions as a delicacy. As for chickens, are they scared of scorpions, or will they eat them? Do chickens eat scorpions? Yes, chickens … Read more
Okra is a vegetable that grows mostly during the warmer months of the year. This is a vegetable that people will either hate or love. It has tough skin with a mild flavor. For humans, okra is safe to consume, but what if you want to feed them to your chickens as well? Yes, chickens … Read more
Every animal needs to sleep to recover its body from daily activities. As for chickens, they will sleep when it’s nighttime. These birds don’t have very good eyesight, so they will be active during the day and sleep throughout the night. When chickens do go to sleep, each will sleep differently. How do chickens sleep? … Read more
When it comes to backyard chickens, they prefer to not stay in their coop all the time. Most will want to go outside and forage for food. For that reason, most people are afraid to let their chickens roam freely. Some fear they will run away and not come back. Others think their chicken will … Read more
Plums are a fruit that has a soft texture with a sweet and sour taste. This makes them popular to eat fresh or used to make desserts and smoothies. Plums are safe for humans to eat, but what if you want to feed your chickens too? Yes, chickens can eat plums, which include the skin. … Read more
When it comes to raising chickens, one of the most confusing things is what to feed them. There are many feeds available on the market. Chickens of different ages will require different nutrients in their diet. In this article, we’ll go through in detail what to feed your chicken by their age. This way, you’ll … Read more
Mango is a tropical fruit that is abundant during the summer months. This fruit is known for its sweet flavor and tender flesh. It can be used for cooking or eaten raw. For humans, mango is safe to eat, but what about chickens? Can you feed them mango as well? Yes, chickens can eat mango, … Read more
Chickens are interesting animals. One of the things that may interest you is their eyes. If you look at their eyes, you may wonder why your chicken is not blinking like us humans do. So, do chickens blink? Chickens don’t blink as humans do. We use our eyelids to blink. For chickens, they too have … Read more
Owning chickens will make you wonder about a lot of things. One of the things you’ll wonder about is how long chickens live. Most people will raise a chicken not knowing how long they will live and will be saddened by it when their chicken die. If you know the lifespan of your chicken, this … Read more
