Chicken

Over a dozen domestic foods can poison your chickens, some leading to their death in just a matter of days. Watching what you feed them is crucial to caring for backyard chickens. A good rule of thumb is only to include extra foods in the chicken feed if they are supplements; that includes mangoes. Mangoes … Read more

Did you know that chickens are omnivores? If not, then you will be pleased to know that chickens can pretty much eat everything, from vegetables to fruits and grains to table scraps. So it is easy to raise them in your backyard. Generally, most people who raise chickens use high-quality chicken feed as their primary … Read more

Chickens can eat a surprising range of things because they are omnivores just like human beings. This means they will happily eat both plants and animals. You may be used to seeing your chickens chowing down on some seeds, leaves, and fruits. It may therefore come as a surprise that they will also happily go … Read more

Let’s be honest – Roosters are true maestros of the avian kingdom. Leave alone their melodious cock-a-doodle-doos at the crack of dawn; cockerels are intelligent feathered heroes with excellent leadership skills and so much more. But how about their aerial capabilities – can roosters fly? Well, that’s what we’re about to unearth in this blog … Read more

Raccoons, also called trash pandas, often find their way into our garbage containers at night to scavenge on discarded food. But do raccoons eat chickens? Well, that’s what this blog post is all about. Herein, we’ve gathered all the information you need about this dexterous mammal, including whether or not it is a source of … Read more

Did you know chickens have an easier time eating spicy peppers because they can’t taste the spicy stimuli? What a treat! This is one of the reasons why chickens enjoy eating pepper seeds and fruits. Chickens also thrive on a pepper supplement diet due to the nutritious benefits that can help improve the color of … Read more

As omnivores, chickens are known to consume a large variety of foods including vegetables. However, when it comes to onions, hobbyists, and keepers have some debate on whether you should add onions to your chicken’s diet. The debate ranges from which forms of onions (raw or cooked) you should feed the chicken to the type … Read more

Are you a chicken parent aspiring to take your passion for the feathered friends to a new level. Or, could you be just a curious mind looking to learn some of the fascinating wonders of the avian world? Either way, with some of the largest chicken breeds, you can redefine chicken parenting and discover more … Read more

If you’re a mushroom enthusiast and a chicken parent at the same time, you might be wondering whether it’s okay to spread your love for fungi to your feathered friends. After all, while chickens aren’t finicky about what they eat, not everything is good for their health. So, are mushrooms safe for chickens? Well, we … Read more

Are your rooster’s crows at the crack of dawn becoming a nuisance? You’re not alone. Cockerels can get really annoying – to say the least – with their loud vocalizations, and it gets even worse if residing in urban or suburban areas. But don’t worry. In this blog post, we have curated some invaluable tips … Read more