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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Victory Gardens... and Chickens(Post)Time to plant a Victory Garden Australians, it's time to consider planting a Victory Garden and building a chicken coop! While it’s not World War Two, the rising cost of living may make it feel lik ...
Bumblefoot - Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatment for Chickens(Post)Bumblefoot in chickensChickens’ feet are surprisingly sensitive and are easily injured.Chickens use their feet a lot - even a severe foot injury is unlikely to completely stop a chicken from foraging ...
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 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 ...
Are my chickens too fat? This could be a problem (Post)Are my chickens too fat? This could be a problem It's important that your chickens are a healthy weight. Do they look overweight or bloated? You should ask yourself, Are my hens too fat? As ...
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 ...
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 ...