Want to know what color eggs do Sapphire Gem chickens lay? The answer is that they lay brown eggs. If you’re after white eggs, you need to seek out the Sapphire Chicken, which is a different bird. What Are Sapphire Gems Chickens Like? If you’re looking for a good backyard chicken, then you’ll need to …
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Wondering, what color eggs do Brahmas lay? These ‘gentle giants’ lay brown eggs. The same shade of brown you commonly see on supermarket shelves. Despite being one of the largest breeds, they lay medium to large-sized eggs. What Are Brahma Chickens Like? Brahma chickens are known for being one of the largest domestic breeds of …
Wondering, what color eggs do black chickens lay? If you’re hoping for the answer to be black eggs, I’m sorry to disappoint you. There are no breeds of chicken that lay black eggs. Black chickens lay white to brown eggs and every shade in between like regular chickens. It’s not the color of a chicken’s …
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Chickens can eat sweet feed in moderation without any issues. However, sweet feed doesn’t provide the right blend of nutritional content as chicken feed does, even if it’s high in protein. A little won’t do any harm, but it’s not a chicken feed substitute. What Is Sweet Feed? Sweet feed is a food mix that …
Chickens love bananas, and they’re a good source of nutrition. You’re right to be concerned about the peel though, as the strong, rubber-like texture could be a choking hazard. However, chickens can eat banana peels without any issues in my experience. Is It Safe for Chickens to Eat Banana Peels? There are two concerns most …
Chickens can eat cabbage leaves, yes. In fact, cabbage is a nutrient-dense vegetable and complements a chicken’s well-balanced diet. In this article, we’re looking at the benefits of cabbage, as well as other foods that are good for chickens. Is Cabbage and Cabbage Leaves Good For Chickens? Cabbage leaves, like most vegetables, are great for …
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Welsummer chickens typically start laying eggs between 20 to 24 weeks of age (around 5-6 months). This is fairly average for a backyard chicken. Once laying, Welsummers lay around 160 large, dark brown or ‘deep red’ color eggs. How Many Eggs Do Welsummers Lay? With all chickens, there are a number of factors that affect …
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Easter egger chickens typically start laying eggs between 20 to 24 weeks of age (around 5-6 months). This is fairly typical for a backyard chicken. Easter eggers are hybrids and are known for their egg colors, which can range from blue to green, and many shades in between. What Is an Easter Egger? There is …
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Have you noticed one or more chickens gasping for air and stretching their necks out as if it’s difficult for them to breathe in your flock? It’s distressing to see chickens dealing with any kind of health issue, especially a respiratory one. While you should always seek the advice of a professional veterinarian, hopefully, I …
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Chickens love corn, there is no doubt about it. But corn comes in various sizes, shapes, and types. In this article, I’m looking at two of the most common types, cracked corn vs whole corn for chickens, and which is best. I’ll give you the short answer right away before explaining my reasoning in more …
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