Is grass good for chickens? Absolutely, yes, grass is great for chickens. Chickens that have the freedom to roam as free range chicks and graze on grass are healthier and produce better eggs. Eating grass is one of the main reasons for this, here are some of the reasons why grass is good for your …
If you own chickens you will have noticed the lack of urine on the floor where they frequent as you’d expect to see with other pets and animals. So, it’s normal to wonder – do chickens pee? Are they peeing somewhere where it’s not noticeable? The answer to this question is actually really interesting (at …
Wondering how do chickens sleep in such uncomfortable looking positions? And how many hours do they sleep each day? Chickens have some interesting sleeping habits. Both in the number of hours they sleep, and the positions and places they choose to sleep. Here’s a closer look at the sleeping habits of chickens and chicks: Do …
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Wondering, where do chickens live in the wild? Or, how to wild chickens survive? Would a domestic chicken survive if put in the wild? I can help answer these questions and more, please read on. Where Do Chickens Come From in the Wild? If you’re asking where wild chickens originated from, there’s a lot of …
If you’ve noticed you’re getting fewer eggs than you expected from your flock, there’s a chance that your hens are eating their own eggs. This might sound strange at first, and it’s certainly a habit you need to change. But it’s nothing to worry about from a health perspective. It does raise the questions, however; …
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If you have a young hen, known as a pullet, it’s an exciting and interesting period witnessing them lay their first eggs. As you’d expect, pullet eggs are smaller than the eggs mature hens lay. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal to wonder; how long do pullets lay small eggs and when will you start getting …
Want to know how to get chickens to lay bigger eggs? Are you hoping to find a jumbo egg in your chicken coop one day? Most people want their chickens to lay bigger eggs. Especially when they see how small the first eggs are that a hen produces. Can You Affect the Size of Eggs …
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If you have a little herb garden as I do. You’re probably wondering which herbs you can feed to your chickens and if there are any health benefits for them. In this article, I’m looking at the health benefits of feeding parsley to chooks. As well as giving you some tips on how to grow …
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If you’re anything like me, you love throwing your scraps out for your chickens to eat. You shouldn’t feed them anything for the first time without being sure it’s safe, however. Which brings me to the question – can chickens eat radishes? And, are radishes a good source of nutritional content for them? Here’s everything …
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If you find yourself asking, where are chickens ears located? Don’t worry, it’s not that stupid of a question. I’ve heard it asked before, and I’m sure I’ll hear it asked again. This was why I decided to write up this article explaining exactly where you can find a chicken’s ear. Along with what they …
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