Chickens are by far the most popular breed to raise in the US. There are dozens of breeds to choose from, to fit any requirements or goals.
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One of the best things about keeping chickens is seeing all the different breeds that are out there. Seeing all of the varieties and all the differences in their physicality and temperament is a hobby unto itself. One of the most interesting heritage breeds is the Faverolle, hailing from France. Originally kept as an egg …
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When it comes to livestock, chickens are just about the most varied eaters there are. Chickens are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and meats, and when it comes to plants they eat all sorts of things, including many of the same vegetables that people eat. Most things that humans eat are safe for …
I don’t know about you, but one of the best things concerning the changing of the seasons is seasonal produce. Especially when fall rolls around, I love the variety of pumpkins, squashes and all the rest. But whether you grow your own or not, not all pumpkins are destined for being turned into jack-o’-lanterns. Many …
When you let your chickens roam where they will, it never fails that you’ll see them pecking, picking and scratching all over the place in a quest to find the tastiest morsel of food. Chickens eat all kinds of things, and one minute they could be grabbing a bug, and a few bites from a …
Everyone but the newest, greenest chicken keeper knows that these birds will eat just about anything. Highly omnivorous, chickens have the most varied diet there is out of all the common species of livestock: All kinds of meat, every kind of bug and worm, plants, fruit and vegetables, including vegetables that people eat. However, there …
For some chicken owners, hatching and raising new chicks themselves in an incubator and then in a brooder is all part of the lifestyle. For others, it is a chore, major drudgery. If that describes you, why not let nature take care of it as it always has? Some hens are much more prone than …
If you own a flock of chickens, the first big question you probably faced was “rooster, or no rooster”? It’s no easy. On one hand, roosters can protect your hens from predators and intruders. On the other hand, they’re incredibly loud, and can be aggressive towards both people and other chickens. Nice perks to be …
Most chickens’ owners know already that their birds seemingly eat just about anything. It is pretty amazing when you think about it. From wild plants and seeds to fruits and veggies, meat to insects and everything in between. In fact, chickens are such varied eaters it might make you wonder what foods that we humans …
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Whether you are an old pro at keeping chickens or a brand new beginner to the practice, there is sure to be a breed out there that is perfect for your purposes. Whether you want meat, eggs or just beautiful birds to admire as they pace around your yard, there is something for everyone. Take …
If there is one thing you can count on your chickens eating it is plants and vegetables. Pretty much everything that is green and growing is on the menu for chickens, and this includes many of the vegetables that we eat ourselves. Furthermore, chickens need vegetables for all the same reasons that we do, including …
