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Interested to know more about oregano essential oil for chickens? Oregano is a broad Spectrum Natural Antibiotic, it’s given to chickens and other animals to help strengthen their immune system and guard against various ailments. Personally, I love using natural remedies and solutions where possible. I’ve been experimenting with essential oils with my chickens and …

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You’ve probably heard about using Poly-Vi-Sol for chickens. It’s commonly used to give baby chicks a vitamin and nutritional boost to help guard against various illnesses and it can be given to adult chickens, too. There are some precautions to be aware of, however. The main thing to be aware of is that some minerals …

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Wondering what color eggs do Cochins lay? Cochins lay brown eggs, often having a tinted appearance. Some varieties, and this applies to bantams, in particular, lay more of a pale, light brown colored egg. Cochins are an interesting breed. They’re another of the ‘gentle giants’, and are a lot of fun to raise. Here is …

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Easter Eggers are a crossbreed of chickens that lay blue and other colored eggs and as a result, lay a variety of different colored eggs. Typically blue or green and every shade in between, but also white, and even pink. You may also come across ‘Olive Eggers’, these are aptly named as they lay olive-colored …

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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 …

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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 …

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