Chicken

Chickens love to scratch and peck for bugs and seeds. As they do this they’ll naturally clear the ground of unwanted vegetation, add nitrogen and… Read More »Can Chickens Clear Land?

As discusses previously, they swallow soil particles or grit to aid in the breakdown of food material in the gizzard. You may have also come… Read More »Why Do Chickens Eat Potting Soil?

Chickens need grit because they do not have teeth to grind down their food. When left to forage over a larger area, chickens naturally pick… Read More »Can Chickens Get Grit Naturally?

Bird mites can’t jump, fly or hop. In fact, they have stubby legs. In outdoor environments, bird mites typically transfer to humans by way of… Read More »Can Chicken Mites Fly?

It’s safe to use directly onto your hens. All you need to do is apply the powder under the wings and around the vent area.… Read More »Can Diatomaceous Earth Hurt Chickens?

The traditional method of applying a thick coating of Vaseline or Swarfega to the legs daily for one week will suffocate the mites and soften… Read More »How Do You Get Rid Of Scaly Mites On Chickens?

Bird mites live on and feed on the blood of birds. Without bird blood, they can’t complete their life cycle. A bird mite can develop… Read More »How Long Do Chicken Mites Live?

If you’re wondering what kind of grass is best for grass-fed chickens, the answer is, “green grass.” What I mean is, lush green grass is… Read More »What Type Of Grass Is Best For Chickens?

Chickens can eat alfalfa; this forage feed is a highly nutritious source of fiber that is high in protein and calcium. Alfalfa gets fed to… Read More »What Does Alfalfa Do For Chickens?

What to do. It might be wise to plan on keeping your chickens inside the coop on wet, windy, cold days or during periods of… Read More »What To Do With Chickens When It Rains?