Chicken

Chickens can, of course, eat eggs. Full of natural goodness, they can add protein to the diet at times of stress, and help an ailing… Read More »Do Chickens Eat Chicken Eggs?

It’s important to note that chickens will eat both “live” and dead meat. What is this? While some carnivores only eat fresh meat that they… Read More »Do Chickens Eat Dead Animals?

The reason scraps are illegal for chickens is the potential for contamination in a domestic kitchen leading to disease transference and disease risk. Can you… Read More »Is It Illegal To Give Chickens Scraps?

Are eggs cruelty-free? From the caged conditions to the cruel practices of debeaking and male chick maceration, eggs are far from being cruelty-free. Even free-range,… Read More »Is Taking Eggs From Chickens Cruel?

Many backyard chicken owners feed their chickens all kinds of leftover scrap food from their kitchens, but some people do not think it is healthy… Read More »Is It Unethical To Feed A Chicken Chicken?

Ideally, chickens should be fed continuously throughout the day, but at the very least once per day. Each adult chicken requires about 0.25lb (120 grams)… Read More »Is It Ok To Feed Chickens Once A Day?

In the past, cracked corn and foraging may have been a common diet for chickens. But although a hen could survive on that diet, it… Read More »Can Chickens Live On Cracked Corn?

Chicken scratch won’t keep your flock healthy, and it shouldn’t be relied upon as a sole (or major) source of nutrition. You need to make… Read More »Can You Feed Chickens Just Chicken Scratch?

Use these tips for keeping chickens cool and comfortable in warm weather: Provide shade by placing roofs on the run or shade cloths over the… Read More »How Do I Keep My Chickens Cool In 110 Degrees?

Chicken breast is considered overcooked if the internal temperature exceeds 165 degrees. The dark meat can cook longer, but if it goes past the 195-degree… Read More »At What Temp Is Chicken Overcooked?