I don’t know about you, but for me, one of the greatest pleasures about owning chickens is letting them free-range and seeing what they get into. Watching how they explore, what they investigate and most of all what they like to track down to eat is a limitless source of enjoyment. And chickens, believe it
Can Chickens Eat Marigolds? Is it Safe? Read More »
Quails are a family of smallish, plump birds that are native to North America and other parts of the world. They’re commonly found in the wild where they are an important prey species, hunted by humans for sport and they are also, surprisingly, raised for meat and eggs just like chickens. Some quails are also
So, What Is A Group Of Quail Called? Read More »
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time, you already know that they enjoy eating all sorts of plant matter, and particularly seeds and various cereals. One kind of pseudo cereal that has exploded in popularity in the past few years is quinoa. Greatly loved for its good taste and tremendous nutritional content, this
Can Chickens Eat Quinoa? Is it Safe? Read More »
One of the things I love the most about nature in general is just how much there is to learn. Each and every animal on this big blue marble we inhabit is totally unique, and their behaviors are fascinating. You could spend your whole life learning everything you could about the animal kingdom and you
15 Interesting Quail Facts Read More »
One aggravation that is associated with keeping chickens is their tendency to eat ornamental plants that you would really rather they leave alone. But, our feathered friends just can’t help it; it is in their nature. And that’s because so many plants, including many flowers, are attractive and edible to chickens, and can even provide
Can Chickens Eat Lilacs? Is it Safe? Read More »
Some of the most touching stories out of the animal kingdom are ones that relate to our own. For instance, did you know that some animals mate for life like people do? It’s true, and these same species often get depressed or enter a period of mourning (whales, dolphins) if something happens to their mate.
So, Do Quail Mate for Life? Read More »
Every chicken owner knows that their birds will eat just about everything, and that includes all sorts of plants. Whether it is vegetables out of your garden, ornamental flowers out of your landscaping or seemingly every kind of wild native plant, chickens will eat it all. Also, most chickens tend to be pretty good at
Can Chickens Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe? Read More »
Ask any given person if it is safe to feed rice to a chicken (or any bird), and you’ll probably get some wildly varying answers in very short order. Many, no doubt, will claim that rice is deadly to birds because it will swell up in their stomach and rupture their intestines, killing them horribly.
Can Chickens Eat Rice? Is it Safe? Read More »
Chickens eat all sorts of plants, including a lot of the same fruits and vegetables that we enjoy. However, just because something is okay for people to eat and healthy doesn’t mean it is healthy or even safe for our chickens. For instance, let’s look at avocado. Can chickens eat avocado, and is it safe
Can Chickens Eat Avocado? Is it Safe? Read More »
I know it isn’t totally responsible, but part of the fun of owning any animal is figuring out what fun treats that they can have. Animals have feelings just like we do, and there’s hardly anything more joyous than getting your favorite morsel to eat. They are certainly no different, and though chickens can eat
Can Chickens Eat Raisins? Is it Safe? Read More »
