Nowadays, there’s a great societal emphasis placed on personal water conservation. For those living in dry climates or rural areas where this resource is scarce- and especially for homesteaders- it’s critical to get as much “value” or use out of your water supply as possible. Though to some folks the idea of reusing water is … Read more
If you have been following this series for any length of time, you know already that chickens can eat cucumbers. It naturally follows this you might wonder if chickens can have pickles, which are basically preserved cucumbers. It’s a logical question. But can chickens safely eat pickles? Probably not. Pickles are bad for chickens due … Read more
When it comes to alfalfa and alfalfa sprouts, there is definitely no “in-between” preference. Part of a salad or as a sandwich filling, you love them or you hate them. But how about our chickens? Chickens seem to love all sorts of things that grow and sprout, so can they have alfalfa to eat? Yes, … Read more
Chickens can eat all kinds of produce, from leafy greens to tropical fruits and root vegetables and seemingly everything in between. Potatoes are one of the most common and most popular vegetables regularly eaten around the world, and one might wonder if they are good for chickens. Can chickens eat potatoes? Yes, chickens can eat … Read more
You probably already know that chickens are omnivores. These versatile birds are big eaters and will gobble up just about anything, from veggies, fruits, and nuts to bugs and worms. But omnivore means that they eat meat, too, right? Do chickens eat actual meat? Yes, chickens can and should eat meat, and it is an … Read more
Most chickens love eating fruit, and some owners are surprised to learn just what kinds of exotic fruit that chickens can eat. One popular tropical item that has been more and more common these past few years is the kiwi fruit. Can your chickens have kiwi? Yes, chickens can have every part of a kiwi … Read more
Are you losing feathers from your chickens? If so, you’re probably wondering why. Feather loss in chicken is a common occurrence that can arise from a wide range of causes. From diet to the environment, there are lots of things to consider when figuring out the cause of your birds’ feather loss… Some are easy … Read more
Most chicken owners already know what adventurous eaters their beloved birds are. From fruits and seeds to bugs and seemingly everything in between, there is precious little that chickens won’t chow down on. In fact, chickens can safely eat things that some people will struggle with. How about the roiling heat of a jalapeno pepper? … Read more
Most chicken owners know by now that chickens love fruit. However, you have probably also heard that certain kinds of fruit are dangerous or harmful to chickens. Peaches are one such fruit that comes up in that conversation. Some people say you can feed them to chickens, some people say you can’t. What’s the real … Read more
As chicken owners, chances are better than average you probably have other animals on your homestead. Horses are one such popular animal that can actually get along with your chickens. You may be wondering if it’s okay if your chickens get into the horses’ food, or even to feed your chickens horse feed. Is it … Read more
One of the worst things about owning livestock is dealing with death. No matter how careful you are, no matter how much you care and how hard you try, sooner or later one of your animals is going to die an untimely death. This certainly applies to chickens. Most chicken breeds have a reputation for … Read more
There has been a long-raging debate concerning whether or not chickens can safely eat citrus fruits, including limes. Some people say that chickens can safely eat limes, while others say that limes and all citrus fruits are harmful or even deadly to chickens. It’s tough to get to the bottom of the argument. What’s the … Read more
If you own chickens, you likely already know that’s only pretty much anything as they peck and scratch while foraging. Bugs, seeds, plants, pretty much everything is on the menu. But how about leaves? Can chickens eat leaves? Yes, chickens may generally eat leaves but the safety of doing so depends entirely on the plant … Read more
Chickens love eating all kinds of different plants and produce, and this definitely includes herbs. Herbs are, in fact, some of their favorites. This can naturally lead to trouble if your chicken gets after the herbs you have spent a lot of time and effort growing for yourself, but the good news is most herbs … Read more
If you have been paying any attention to the health food sector lately, you’ve probably noticed a new craze: Jackfruit. A large, tropical fruit with pebbly skin that is said to have a taste somewhere between pineapple and banana, but with a texture that is fibrous and almost meat-like. It definitely sounds interesting, but if … Read more
If there’s one thing you can say about chickens for sure, it is that they enjoy a wide variety of food. One of life’s great little pleasures is watching your chickens free range around the yard and seeing what they pick out for a snack. A bug here, a worm there, and a nibble off … Read more