Chickens eat all sorts of fruit, and many kinds can be a valuable source of nutrients when given to them and in moderation. But other kinds of fruit tend to be too problematic to be worthwhile, being too sweet, too acidic, or too moist. Even though chickens can have most fruits, you may want to
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If you keep a flock of chickens on a busy farm or homestead alongside other animals, I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that they are more than eager to steal a little bit of food from their neighbors. Chickens are highly motivated by food, and they seem especially eager to swipe a few bites of
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If you want to supplement the usual diet of feed that you give your chickens with fresh produce, it’s hard to go wrong with leafy greens. Many of the salad greens that we prepare and eat in our own homes happen to be very good for chickens and are quite similar to things that they
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If you own chickens, ducks, or other birds you probably already know that they have surprisingly high protein requirements. Especially in times of stress, illness, molting or egg-laying extra protein is especially necessary, and getting them enough through their usual food can be challenging. That’s where mealworm farming come in. Mealworms are protein-packed treats and
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In most parts of the country, gourds are thought of more as decorations or raw materials for various arts and crafts than actual vegetables, but as it turns out, many gourds are edible and actually have a fairly distinguished culinary history. But what we need to know is whether or not our chickens can eat
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If there’s one type of food that you were going to associate with birds of any kind, not just chickens, what would it be? If you answered seeds or nuts, give yourself a pat on the back. It’s true that pretty much every kind of bird out there, including our faithful feathered friends here, loves
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Cows are just great, in general, and dairy cows are probably the best. They’re just so versatile! For just a little bit of effort you can be kept in a virtually limitless supply of milk that you can put to use for drinking, cooking, or turning into all sorts of wonderful dairy products, and my
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If you let your chickens free-range, you probably already noticed they have a preference for flowering plants. Turns out those bright, attractive blooms don’t just attract insects! And on this topic, many chicken keepers also do a little bit of landscaping or gardening around the homestead have probably endured the misfortune of your chickens getting
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If you’ve never been around cows, and I mean live in-person and next to them, it is easy to be fooled. These animals are just plain big! And aside from a few notably petite breeds like the Dexter, I think it’s safe to say that all cows fit legitimately into the large category of the
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Chickens are omnivores, and as omnivores they eat both plant and animal matter. Some of their favorite foods happen to be many of the same herbs and vegetables that we use to prepare our own meals, and anyone who has an at-home garden and keeps chickens will testify to that! There’s hardly anything that can
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