Chicken

Finding a Happy Medium If you have a smaller property, live near potential predators, or tend to worry about the safety of free range chickens,… Read More »Do Chickens Need A Run If They Free Range?

Strawberries, blueberries, watermelon and apple slices are popular with many birds. Chickens love greens, too, so tossing them some spinach, arugula, kale, lettuce and chard… Read More »What Do Chickens Like In Their Run?

Yes, you can add fall leaves, but you probably won’t want to add too often. There may be some entertainment value in adding a few… Read More »Can I Put Leaves In My Chicken Run?

Healthiest: Poaching Once water in your deep-bottomed pan comes to a gentle boil, turn the flame down to low and carefully drop the chicken in… Read More »How Can I Cook Chicken Without Losing Protein?

Chicken is a rich source of protein, however, reheating causes a change in composition of protein. You shouldn’t reheat it because: This protein-rich food when… Read More »Does Reheating Chicken Lose Protein?

If you’re going with the minimum of three feet per medium-sized chicken because you have an outdoor run too, this would add up to approximately… Read More »How Much Room Do You Need Under A Chicken Coop?

Though chicks need grit to help digest their food, sand gets sodden and can clump in the chick’s crop unlike commercial grit or dirt. This… Read More »Do Chickens Need Grit If They Have Sand?

And, certain cooking methods may result in more nutrient loss than others. Boiling chicken and other meats at a temperature of 212 degrees or higher… Read More »Does Overcooked Chicken Lose Nutrients?

You want your coop built on solid, level ground, ideally elevated ground that will keep it away from floods and moisture. Does a chicken coop… Read More »Does A Chicken Coop Need To Be On Level Ground?

Turkey has a rich taste as compared to chicken and has almost half the calories than chicken. Which is better chicken or turkey? Turkey is… Read More »What Has More Flavor Turkey Or Chicken?