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Are Chickens Really Dinosaurs?(Post)
The Evolution of Chickens: What can we learn from chickens' dinosaur ancestors?While it’s hard to imagine when looking at a Silkie, chickens are not just descended from dinosaurs. They are dinosaurs! ...
Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens Dosage(Post)How Much Apple Cider Vinegar To Give For Chickens? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a popular addition to the diets of backyard chickens, offering potential benefits like improved digestion, better imm ...
Chickens and wildlife(Post)Chickens, wildlife and cane toadsChickens are omnivores. Although they mostly forage for greens and insects, if they come across a creature small enough to eat, they won’t hesitate! Unfortunately, th ...
What to Expect in the First Month of Keeping Chickens(Post)What to Expect When You First Get Chickens Bringing home your first chickens is an exciting step toward fresh eggs and a more sustainable lifestyle. But if you’re new to chicken keeping and hav ...
Does my Chicken have a Vitamin or Mineral Deficiency?(Post)Does my Chicken have a Vitamin or Mineral Deficiency? Keeping your backyard chickens healthy needn't be an overwhelming operation. However, it is important to understand the role of vitamins and mi ...
How to Make a Chicken Waterer(Post)How to Make a Chicken Waterer - DIY Chicken Drinker Guide In life, there is nothing more satisfying than doing something yourself.For a backyard chicken keeper who has spent the time to plan the la ...
Springtime Jobs in the Chicken Coop(Post)Give Your Hens a Spring in Their Step As the weather warms up, so will the chicken coop. With longer days, our lovely hens have started laying more productively and some are showing signs of broodine ...
How to clip a chicken's wings(Post)Dine a Chook Wing clipping tutorial Some chickens are just natural Houdinis. It doesn't matter how high your fence is, they are completely determined to get out and destroy the garden. For m ...
Which is most important for chickens, amino acids or protein?(Post)Amino Acids for ChickensLaying hens need a diet of 16-18% protein. Insufficient protein is a common cause of poor laying and health issues in backyard flocks. But what about amino acids?Protein requi ...
Where to get fertile chicken eggs for incubating(Post)(:1f95a:) Where to get fertilised eggs So you have an incubator and you want to hatch some chicks. Or perhaps you have a broody hen, but no rooster. Ok, so where do you get the eggs? If you don ...
How much food do chickens need?(Post)How much to feed chickens per day A regular question that we get from new chicken keepers is “How much food do chickens need?” The simple answer is that your chickens should have unlimited access ...
What is Diatomaceous Earth and How to Use it in the Chicken Coop?(Post)What is Diatomaceous Earth and How to Use it in the Chicken Coop? If you're new to chicken keeping, you might have heard about diatomaceous earth as a way to keep your coop and chickens healthy. But ...