Chickens

Many of us know to keep away from ivy, this plant grows in the wooded or marshy areas of North America. The name ‘poison ivy’ is a bit misleading, it won’t poison you per se, but it will definitely give you a reaction if it touches your skin. Touching poison ivy can cause you to […]

Raising an animal, whether it’s a bird, a fish, a cat, a dog, or a chicken, is a big responsibility. What they eat, their nutrition, and ultimately their health is in your hands. Feeding these birds foods that are good for them will ensure good health. What happens when chickens eat flowers like irises? Can […]

Chickens enjoy a variety of foods, these birds will eat almost anything they can get their beaks on. Unfortunately, some of the foods that chickens eat simply aren’t good for them, you as a chicken farmer need to feed these birds foods that will benefit them. Humans eat poppy seeds, poppy seeds are great for […]

If you’re growing sunflowers, you’ll know that you need to harvest the seeds of this beautiful flower in late summer. Many people eat their harvested sunflower seeds, others give their seeds to their pets. You may be wondering if you can do this with chickens, and if they can eat the seeds with the shells […]

Chickens are omnivores, they eat both plant and animal matter, in fact, they will eat almost anything you put in front of them and anything they can get their beaks on. Some foods are great for chickens, they offer these birds a variety of vitamins and minerals which will boost the bird’s health. Other foods […]

We as chicken raisers want to feed our birds the best diet we can, a good diet is crucial to maintaining good chicken health. There are a variety of foods that chickens can eat that are extremely beneficial, and some that aren’t. So what about soybeans? Can chickens eat soybeans? This article looks into it  […]

Duckweed grows abundantly in North American water bodies, this floating plant can grow in ponds, lakes, marshes, and streams. If there are water bodies close to you, you’ll likely see some duckweed floating around. Because this plant grows so fast, it can easily cover a large surface area. Some animals use this plant for shelter […]

Chickens eat a variety of foods, table scraps included. These animals aren’t too picky about what they eat and will likely eat anything you feed them, whether it’s human food, animal food, or food that both humans and animals can eat. If you have leftover onion peels from preparing your meals, then you may be […]

Oats are a healthy breakfast option that many people eat. Whatever the type, this food is generally more nutritious and healthy than sugary cereals. If you grow your own oats you’ll know that the outer casing, the hull, is not edible to humans, humans cannot digest oat hulls. The hull can be fed to a […]

Birds differ from one another, scientists say that there are between 9000 and 10 000 species of birds in existence. Different birds have different nutritional needs. That being said, a bird can have a very similar diet to birds of another species, so what about chickens and parrots? Can chickens eat parrot feed? This article […]