Chickens

If you’re raising chickens you likely spoil these animals quite a bit, and that’s ok (to an extent), chickens love being spoilt and we humans love spoiling them. If it’s warm outside, you may want to keep your birds cool by offering them some fruit, rockmelon being one of them. So, can chickens eat rockmelon? […]

Lilies are a lovely plant to have on your property, these plants come in a variety of colors including red, orange, white, yellow, and even maroon with spotted petals. Unfortunately, these flowers aren’t the best to have around your pets. Regardless of how beautiful these flowers are, the risk of them potentially poisoning your chicken […]

Yellow rice is a delicious carb that can be eaten with just about any meal. This rice is traditional in Cuban, Spanish, Indian, and Indonesian dishes to name a few. If you’re a fan of yellow rice, and if you’re also a poultry owner, you may be considering giving this rice to your chickens from […]

Chickens aren’t picky eaters, they will eat, or try to eat, almost anything that is offered to them, and almost anything they can get their beaks on. They have voracious appetites and are pretty easy to please. If you’re raising chickens you may sometimes give your birds human foods, foods that you think they’ll like, […]

Timothy hay is one of many hay types out there, there are a variety of hay types in existence and not all hays are made equal. Hays differ according to growing region, plant type, quality, and intended use. Timothy hay can be fed to animals, this hay variety is high in both fiber and energy […]

Chickens aren’t always the smartest of birds. They are curious and may sometimes eat items that should not be eaten. If you don’t keep a clean yard, and you leave things like cigarettes, candy, nails, screws and pieces of plastic lying around, your bird will find it and may try to eat it. Even if […]

Turnips can be enjoyed throughout the year as they are available year-round. They can also be given to a number of animals and pets as they are not only entertaining to eat but they are nutritious too. So, can chickens eat turnips? This article explores this question. Chickens can definitely eat turnips. This food may […]

Animals are a joy to raise, these adorable creatures have their own personalities and can add much needed excitement and friendship into someone’s life. If you own both chickens and rabbits you’ll know that these two animals can live on the same property. That being said, they cannot live together, if raised on the same […]

Humans love potatoes, the potato is a versatile vegetable that can be used to make chips, crisps, and salads. Not only are potatoes delicious, but they deliver a variety of vitamins and minerals into the body. If you love red potatoes you may be inclined to let your chickens have some. Chickens love eating human […]

Americans started mass-producing tortilla chips in the late 1940s. This triangular snack is loved by many. They come in a variety of flavors including salt and vinegar, guacamole, blue corn, sweet potato, and even kimchi. This food is usually seen as a healthier snack option because it is made from corn, and because of this, […]