This is a question that has come up several times. My answer, is no. A chicken’s diet should be strictly limited to chick grit, hen grit, and oyster shell grit, as well as a house mix. The only exception to this...
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease that affects chickens of all ages, and it can be devastating to your flock’s health. It’s caused by the protozoan parasite Eimeria, which can live in the intestines and ceca of chickens for years. While not...
What Is Coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by a protozoan parasite called Eimeria. This parasite can infect many animals, including chickens, pigeons, turkeys and cattle. The most common type that affects chickens is Eimeria tenella which causes acute coccidiosis....
I am a farmer in the UK I have heard that if you put cayenne pepper in your chickens water then it will help keep them warm and improve their health is this true and how much do you suggest i...
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of watching a chicken eat a sunflower seed, you know that it’s an adorable sight. It’s not just one of the cutest things your chickens will do; it also has some great benefits for your...
Chickens are some of the most versatile birds in the animal kingdom, and they can eat just about any type of food you give them. They love to eat things like grass, fruits, seeds and nuts, but sometimes there are foods...
It can be hard to keep track of which snacks you can feed to your chickens. After all, if you are like most chicken owners, your birds are part of the family and you want to make sure they get the...
Chickens are omnivores and love to eat many different types of food. One of their favorites is alfalfa. Alfalfa can be included in their diet through sprouts, hay or pellets. In this article, we’ll discuss what alfalfa is, why it’s good...
What To Feed Chickens When Out Of Feed Chickens are relatively low-maintenance animals. They’re happier if they have fresh air and an environment that is free of predators, but those things aren’t absolutely necessary. Chickens can survive in the smallest spaces....
Raising Black Soldier Fly Larvae For Chickens While BSF larvae are often used to recycle wasted food, they can also be used as a form of chicken feed. Raising BSF larvae for your chickens is a good way to get rid...
