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Thyme. This popular Mediterranean herb has long been a favorite in chicken recipes because of its delicate aroma and flavor. When grilling, thyme is most… Read More »Is Thyme Good For Chicken?

Hay must not be used for bedding because it soon gets damp, and that can cause fungal spores to grow that can cause aspergillosis. What… Read More »Is It Ok To Use Hay For Chicken Bedding?

Surprisingly, rosemary is great to help relieve any pain your chickens may have. You can take some rosemary to make a salve. It can also… Read More »Can Chickens Eat Rosemary And Thyme?

Ammonia is created when the nitrogen in poultry manure is broken down by bacteria. It impacts poultry bedding, litter and the overall air quality in… Read More »Does Chicken Poop Create Ammonia?

A chicken with typical signs of botulism. The bird is weak and unable to stand, and has droopy wings. The neck is floppy, it cannot… Read More »How Can You Tell If A Chicken Has Botulism?

-Owls – Hawks and Owls are natural enemies. Keep a plastic decoy owl near the coop/ foraging area and most Hawks will stay away. Are… Read More »Do Fake Owls Keep Hawks Away From Chickens?

The following vegetables are mostly chicken proof! Garlic, Onions and Leeks. Potatoes. Squashes. Legumes. Chives, Mint, Rosemary, Tarragon and Sage. Rhubarb (they will occasionally eat… Read More »What Vegetable Plants Will Chickens Not Eat?

Unfortunately the chickens will be effected by Repels All. You may want to consider using a rodenticide in tamper resistant bait stations around the exterior… Read More »Does Repel All Work On Chickens?

When you attach a run to your coop, you give your flock enough space to explore, forage, and hang out without letting them wander too… Read More »How Can I Keep Chickens In My Yard Without A Fence?

The 10 best dual-purpose plants for the chicken run Mulberry. Mulberries will grow in most areas of Australia, producing a large shady tree with plenty… Read More »What Trees Can You Plant In A Chicken Run?