Chickens

As a chicken owner, you may mistakenly believe that chickens can eat just about anything, including acorns. Unfortunately, sometimes acorns can be toxic for chickens to eat. Chickens can eat …

Chickens and turkeys are very different in many aspects. From their appearance and hierarchal positions to their life cycle, differences do exist between chickens and turkeys. Similarly, the diet requirements …

Being obligate carnivores, cats need a lot of animal protein in their diets. Chickens, on the other hand, are omnivores. So, they can thrive on the right mix of plant …

From silver-laced to golden-laced, barred, Columbian, red, white, and buff, there are many color variations of the Wyandotte chicken breed out there. On the surface, it may appear as if …

People like you who raise chickens are always looking for cheap feed and treat alternatives for their birds. One common treat for chickens is feeding them with leftover foods such …

Not everyone wants roosters. You can get a lot of fulfillment and plenty of delicious eggs from raising only hens and a lot of suburban areas have restrictions on roosters …

Chickens bring pure satisfaction to all farm owners—from fresh eggs to fresh meat and even cherished pets. But, unfortunately, most farm owners have trouble keeping their poultry safe from common …

The Rhode Island Red is one of the most accomplished chicken breeds. It is a popular low-maintenance chicken breed developed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Red was …

How do you like your eggs? Boiled, scrambled, or perhaps sunny side up? You’re not the only egg lover in the universe. Some animals love eating eggs. If you have …

Raising chickens can be tough. If you’ve tried in the past, you may have lost one, two, or more chicks to illness, bad weather, and just simple rookie mistakes. Getting …