How can chickens repel mosquitoes? Our research found that chickens emit volatile chemical compounds that act as long range repellents. We refer to these compounds… Read More »How Do Chickens Get Rid Of Mosquitoes?
Chickens will eat pretty much anything they can get down their throat, and of course that includes flies and fly larvae. Eating houseflies, however, can… Read More »Can Chickens Eat House Flies?
Here are some steps you can take to do the same: Seal all holes, gnawed or otherwise, with rodent-proof materials. Clean up spilled feed. Remove… Read More »How Do I Get Rid Of Mice In My Chicken House?
Sprinkle some Diatomaceous Earth powder or First Saturday Lime product, under the fresh hay or straw to absorb moisture and odors. How do you neutralize… Read More »How Do You Mask The Smell Of A Chicken Coop?
Garlic is another natural food that is known to help keep worms at bay, and makes your chicken’s internals a less attractive place for parasites… Read More »Does Garlic Get Rid Of Worms In Chickens?
Salmonella: you’ve probably heard of Salmonella, but you may not know that the bacteria Salmonellosis can be carried by rats and mice. It’s transmitted to… Read More »What Happens If Chickens Eat Mouse Poop?
Fresh grass is an important component of a chicken’s diet, and it’s one of several reasons why free-range chickens are typically healthier than caged birds.… Read More »Do Chickens Need To Eat Grass?
Final Thoughts. Chickens do indeed eat mosquitoes—if they can get a hold of them. It won’t harm your birds if they do, either. You may… Read More »Can Chickens Get Sick From Eating Mosquitoes?
Put down the Raid or Ortho. Don’t use Frontline or Sevin Dust on your chickens! What is this? Commercial bug sprays and pesticides aren’t good… Read More »Will Spraying For Mosquitoes Hurt Chickens?
By going even above and beyond these guidelines, Perdue can ensure its chickens are treated well and lead a good life. There are no cages,… Read More »Are Perdue Chickens Raised In Cages?