This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. If you’ve been keeping backyard chickens for any time and talking with other owners, you will have heard about apple cider vinegar being talked about in high esteem! But, what does apple cider vinegar do for chickens? Should you be giving your …
You’re probably aware that backyard chickens need grit in their diets. In fact, they need two types of grit for optimal health; Insoluble or flint grit – Chickens need insoluble grit to help them digest their food. They don’t have teeth to break up food, instead, once in their gizzard, they grind up food with …
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This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. You probably know you need to provide grit for your chickens. But have you ever wondered why chickens need grit? What chicken grit is? What the different types of grit are and what you can use for grit? If you’ve asked yourself …
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A Banty chicken is another word for a Bantam chicken. I’m not sure exactly where the term “Banty” came from or where it’s most commonly used, but I have heard it used on occasion. So, this leads us on to an obvious question … What Is a Bantam Chicken? A bantam chicken – or a …
Looking for farms, poultry breeders, and chicken hatcheries in Missouri? If you’re after hatching eggs, chicks, and chickens to add to your backyard flock, I’ve put together a listing of all the hatcheries and additional places you can find chicks for sale below. Take a look and see if you can find what you’re looking …
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Rhode Island Reds are one of the best breeds for egg-laying. They produce around 250 eggs per year, which is 5-6 eggs a week. Their eggs are medium to large in size and have the classic light brown color. Are Rhode Island Reds Good Layers? If you’re looking for a chicken breed that will produce …
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Chickens can eat potato peels, yes. There are some risks, however. If the peel is green then it likely contains a toxin called solanine. Solanine is potentially very harmful to chickens and should be avoided at all costs. Is It Ok to Feed Your Chickens Potato Peels? There are loads of discussions online about which …
Mississippis is a great place to keep backyard chickens. If you’re looking for breeders, sellers, and hatcheries with chicks for sale in Mississippi, I’ve put together a listing for you. If you can’t find a seller close enough to visit in person, I’ve also listed some additional options at the end of the listings. Good …
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I’m – along with a lot of the backyard chicken keeping community – a huge fan of Rhode Island Reds. They are one of the most common breeds of backyard chickens. Predominantly due to how easy they are to keep and how many eggs they produce. There’s a lot more to this breed than meets …
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Looking for chicken hatcheries in Michigan to find chickens and chicks for sale? I’ve put together a list of the hatcheries and farms selling hatching eggs and baby chickens for backyard flock owners below. Take a look and see if you can find a hatchery near you. If not, I’ve added some additional resources below …
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