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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 ...
How to calculate chicken coop size(Post)How much room do chickens need? Calculating coop size Are you wondering how much space you need to get chickens? You’ll be glad to know that most suburban blocks are big enough for a flock that ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What do chickens want?(Post)What do Chickens Want?Joel Salatin, the American farmer and food advocate, believes that happy animals are the key to good food. And happy animals means animals that are allowed to express their natu ...