Rats are a common pest that can cause a lot of damage to homes, gardens, and even livestock. Many chicken owners wonder if rats can kill their birds, and the answer is yes. Rats are known to attack and kill chickens, and they can also transmit diseases that can be harmful to the birds. In … Read more
Chickens are notorious for eating almost anything you offer them. However, just because chickens aren’t very picky eaters does not mean that you can give them anything you want. Some foods are not good for chickens to consume. As responsible chicken owners, it’s our responsibility to know what we can and cannot feed our flock. … Read more
Have you ever wondered if chickens can eat seeds? And if they can, which ones should be fed and which ones should be avoided, if any? It’s a good question to ask, after all, while chickens are known for being omnivores that are able to eat almost anything, there are certain foods that they should … Read more
Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to feed fish to your chickens? You’re not alone. It’s a very common question among chicken owners and for a good reason. Chickens are omnivores, meaning that they can eat plant-based foods as well as animal-based foods. However, just because they can eat a large variety of different … Read more
One of the most fun parts of keeping chickens is feeding them. They can eat a large variety of different foods so finding out what your chickens like and dislike is a fun experience. However, just because chickens can eat a large variety of different foods does not mean that you can give them whatever … Read more
Are chickens mammals, birds, or perhaps reptiles? When you first see a chicken, the answer might seem obvious. They have feathers, have a beak, and lay eggs – they must be a bird! However, unlike most other birds, they’re not great flyers. Also, both reptiles, and birds lay eggs. All of this can make the … Read more
Are chickens omnivores, carnivores, or herbivores? All animals fall into one of these 3 groups, but when it comes to chickens many people are confused about what they are exactly. Many people believe that chickens can only eat chicken feed and grains, but if that was the case how did they manage to survive in … Read more
Do chickens have ears? It’s not all that strange of a question, and in fact, quite a good one. After all, when you visualize a chicken in your head, you don’t usually think of them as having ears. But is this really the case? There are many animals out there that at first glance do … Read more
