Which is most important for chickens, amino acids or protein?
Amino Acids for ChickensLaying hens need a diet of 16-18% protein. Insufficient protein is a common cause of poor laying and …
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Chicken Scratch - Is scratch grain good for chickens?
Everything you need to know about scratch mix for chickens
Like most chicken questions, there are many different opinions a…
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E. coli in backyard chickens: What you should know
Recognise and treat E. coli infections in chickensE. coli infection, also called colibacillosis, is a common disease in chick…
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Bantam chickens
Everything you need to know about bantam chickensWe love bantams. So what do you need to know about these cute little chooks?…
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Chickens and wildlife
Chickens, wildlife and cane toadsChickens are omnivores. Although they mostly forage for greens and insects, if they come acr…
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Avoid the egg shortages
How to avoid egg shortages with backyard chickensThe latest in a series of food shortages, eggs are the most recent household…
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Foot-and-mouth disease and chickens
What are the impacts of foot-and-mouth disease?Foot-and-mouth disease has arrived on Australia’s doorstep. It poses a massive…
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Where to put a chicken coop in your backyard
Choosing the best spot for your chicken coopIf you are just getting chickens, you have a wonderful journey in front of you. I…
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Saving Money on Chicken Feed – 8 Myths Busted
8 Myths about Saving Money on Chicken Feed BUSTEDYou’d be amazed how much a few chickens can eat! And with the current pinch …
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