Ticks are an unfortunate parasite that we have little choice in dealing with. We can poison them, but that can have serious repercussions on the local ecosystem. We can repel them, which is not even close to 100% effective. Or we can try to control them by harnessing natures predation. In other words: keeping chickens …
Yes, chickens like pears a lot. Pears are a healthy nutrition source for them. And their sweet taste also attracts your chickens to it. You must remember to never buy canned pears, pear jams, or other types of pears that might contain preservatives. Sometimes, fresh pears bought from supermarkets can also have some external preservative …
Can chickens eat bananas? The answer is yes. You can feed chickens bananas. Chickens definitely like to eat bananas, and they are not harmful for them as long as you feed them in small quantities. Bananas are a fine source of potassium, vitamins, and minerals, so bananas won’t harm chickens in general. Remember that bananas …
The simple answer to this is yes; chickens eat bell peppers. Chickens are omnivorous birds who enjoy feeding on both plant and meat based food. Hence, chickens enjoy bell peppers as much as they would enjoy any other vegetables or meat product. Bell peppers are a good source of Vitamin C and A, as well …
From beautiful plumage to outgoing personalities, there is nothing about Araucana chickens that doesn’t stand out. With an upright, proud stance reminiscent of many game birds, Araucanas will catch the attention of any passers-by. If you’re looking for active, inquisitive, and affectionate birds that love to be cuddled, the Araucana chicken is for you. They …
It happens to almost everyone who raises chickens. At some point, you will notice that there are fewer eggs around. The hens all look and act OK, but they just don’t seem to be laying. You may not be getting any eggs at all. It can be perplexing, but don’t worry too much. There are …
Chickens and humans have a long relationship Our history together begins over 10,000 years ago, with the Red Junglefowl of S.E.Asia, and the Grey Junglefowl of India. Through selective breeding, many new breeds were created, eventually making it to China, where more breeds were created. When the Europeans learned about chickens, they spread them all …
The downside of keeping chickens is that they will get into your gardens and will happily destroy it by making dust baths, and creating a wonderful buffet (for them). Chickens that find their way into your garden may think they’ve died and gone to Heaven, what with all the fresh seeds, fruits, vegetables, and all …
You might think that selecting chicken breeds would be an easy process. I mean, they are all just chickens, right? Actually, the process can be a bit more intense than that. All chicken breeds are not created equal. Some are very aggressive, and difficult to mage for a novice. Others are gentle and will require …
No matter how good we treat our chickens, they have a finite lifespan and will need to be replaced from time to time. Or maybe we just ran across some that just had to come home with us. Whatever the reason, it’s a fact that we will be adding chickens to our existing flock from …