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One fantastic addition to any backyard is the fast growing plant known as Japanese millet. This lush green plant is not only pleasant to look… Read More »Is Millet Good For Chickens?

Let’s get this straight: chickens are not vegetarians. They’re omnivores. They’ll eat more or less anything that comes their way, including meat. If you’ve ever… Read More »Are Chickens Ever Fed Meat?

The extra calories help the hens to stay warm. Beef tallow, suet, is a great binder to hold together extra goodies such as cracked corn,… Read More »Can You Feed Chickens Tallow?

Yes, absolutely! Nyjer seed is rich in oil and is highly nutritious, and is great energy source for garden birds. This also makes it a… Read More »Can Chickens Eat Nyjer Thistle?

Recent feeding trials with chickens have confirmed that hemp seed is an excellent source of nutrition for laying hens (chooks), where the omega fatty acid… Read More »Are Hemp Seeds Good For Chickens?

Yes, absolutely! Nyjer seed is rich in oil and is highly nutritious, and is great energy source for garden birds. This also makes it a… Read More »Is Nyjer Seed Good For Chickens?

If you’re looking for a breed of chickens that lay eggs as well as produce meat, you’ll be happy to know that you can indeed… Read More »Does Brahma Chicken Taste Good?

So the results were clear: For the best tasting eggs, go for pastured chickens. What is the best quality of eggs? Grade AA eggA Grade… Read More »What Are The Best Tasting Eggs?

Yes you can breed sibling chickens. Breeding brothers and sister chickens is commonly used to fix a certain characteristic in the birds. This includes the… Read More »Can Chickens Mate With Their Siblings?

Yes, brahmas are very friendly, as long as you’ve raised them to enjoy the company of people (feed them lots of treats and they’ll be… Read More »Are Brahma Chickens Friendly With Other Chickens?