Chickens

Do you ever wonder who had the first taste of honey ever? It’s a funny thing to think about, because who would ever think to eat something made by insects, and who could get past that swarming cloud of stingers anyway?! But when you think about chickens, it kind of makes sense that they could

For most people, when we think of squashes we tend to think of decorations first before we think of food. Pumpkins and gourds are regular fixtures in all sorts of autumn decorations, while zucchinis and spaghetti squashes are two of the most commonly eaten varieties. But how about our chickens? Are squashes something that chickens

If there’s one kind of food that is most commonly associated with chickens, and birds of all kinds, it is probably going to be seeds and nuts. Everyone knows that birds love both, that’s not in question, but have you ever stopped to think about whether or not some seeds or tree nuts in particular

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

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

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

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

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

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

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