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Bird nests can be seen everywhere, both in the wild and in urban environments. A nest is where birds decide to lay and incubate their eggs. You’ve probably seen these stick and grass constructions all over the place and you may be wondering how these are built or even, who builds them. So, do male […]
Corn is a delicious treat not only for humans but for chickens too. It is not only eaten by the human population but it is also used as the main ingredient that gives energy in livestock feed. If you’re looking to feed your chickens corn you may be wondering which is best, cracked corn vs […]
When we think of wild animals we think of exotic animals like lions cheetahs, bears, eagles, and the likes, but in fact, the name wildlife has to do with any animal that is undomesticated and lives in an area that is not introduced to humans. All animals come from the wild, but because we’ve domesticated […]
Humans tend to stay away from maggots, these insects are not very welcome in many households. Flies lay eggs in food as well as rubbish and these hatch into maggots. They may be disgusting to humans but in the animal kingdom, every plant and animal exists in the ecosystem for one reason or another, including […]
Farmers seem to instinctively know whether a chicken egg has been fertilized or not, the rest of us, unfortunately, do not. One thing you may be worried about when eating a chicken egg is if there are the beginnings of a chicken inside. Learning whether a chicken egg has been fertilized can help ease your […]
For chickens to maintain a healthy life they need to eat a combination of different foods, these foods include vegetables. On your end, giving chickens corn can be a convenient, long-lasting and affordable food to feed your chicken. Vegetables, in general, are good for chickens but how about corn and how about frozen corn for […]
Chickens don’t have the luxury of going out and buying coats and jackets for the winter. Wild chickens have their own methods of keeping warm and fattening themselves up from the winter but not domestic chickens. Domestic chickens fully rely on you to keep them warm during the winter. Your best bet is to fatten […]
Protein is one of the six classes of essential nutrients that all animals need. They are necessary for building muscle mass in the body and are essential for life. Some say you can never have too much of a good thing, right? Well, think again. Both animals and humans need this nutrient, but too much […]
Animals, and even birds like chickens, need a good combination of fats, protein, grains, vegetables and even fruits at times. If you’re looking to feed your chickens vegetables that are convenient to store, long-lasting and healthy then you may be considering giving them frozen peas. All frozen vegetables are generally easier to store and prepare […]
Humans have enjoyed the taste and health benefits of eating eggs for centuries, we eat eggs from various birds but the most common egg eaten by humans are chickens eggs. It is a well-known and well-loved food and it is said that in the US around six billion eggs are eaten per year. People enjoy […]
