Tag: Chicken

The egg and chicken diet is a very low-calorie diet that depends on high protein to keep dieters full. Instead of cutting calories to unhealthy levels, health professionals say focus on a slow, steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. Is it OK to eat chicken and eggs everyday? The consumption of […]

Most eggs that people eat come from chicken, and chicken are poultry. That said, eggs are an animal byproduct—they’re unfertilized eggs from the chicken. Think of them kind of like milk from cows. “So eggs themselves are not actually poultry,” Cording says. Is eating chicken and egg same? Summary. Chicken meat is denser in most […]

The USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook for May 2022 noted that poultry production nationwide has steadily increased following supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. But, so have prices. Rising production costs, particularly feed and fuel, have driven up grocery store prices for consumers. Why did chicken get so expensive? The cost of chicken is […]

Chicken Dust Bath Recipe Dig a hole approx. Add some fine dirt or sand. Add Diatomaceous Earth. Add wood ash to the dust bath Wood ash or ash from a fireplace can be a good contribution to your chicken’s dust bath, adding vitamins and further deterring pests. Add some fragrant herbs. Cover the bath. What […]

Eggs don’t paint the full inflation picture in the US, but they do a part of it — it’s more expensive to feed chickens and move eggs around, so it’s more expensive to produce and move eggs, so it’s more expensive for consumers to buy eggs. Are eggs cheaper than chicken? It is cheaper to […]

However, Chicken contains double the amount of protein than eggs per serving, emerging as a clear winner. Not only that, but chicken also contains less cholesterol in comparison to eggs, making it a much healthier food choice. Is chicken cheaper than eggs? The bottom line is that not only chicken is cheaper than eggs, but […]

While it comes in various sizes, for chickens, the ½ inch or 1 inch variety are best. Chickens, especially young ones or smaller bantam varieties, such as Cochins, silkies, ameraucana bantams, or brahma chicks, might be able to fit through larger holes, or predators might be able to get through. How much inside space does […]

Why Consider Chicken Coop Paint Protection? By painting the interior wood surfaces of a coop before adding chickens, you help protect the wood, make it harder for chicken parasites to hide out, and make the coop easier to clean. What paint is safe to use inside a chicken coop? Non-toxic, water-based paints are the best […]

In warm conditions keep the sun off the coop and in the cold weather a south facing window will help warm the insides. For example a southern facing coop with windows on the east and west sides and a big door or windows on the south side will help your coop to stay warmer. Why […]

A rounded gravel such as pea gravel can be used, but we wouldn’t recommend using weed membrane underneath. Droppings will be washed through to the bottom by the rain or trampled in which can become quite smelly; it is far better to allow water free drainage through to the soil below. Can chickens be kept […]

It can seem attractive, because it lets droppings pass right through. But adult birds are relatively heavy, and wire is hard on their feet. In addition, wire flooring doesn’t allow for the natural wear on their nails, so they can overgrow and make it difficult for your chickens to walk. Can chickens walk on chicken […]

Yes, chickens can eat all kinds of corn, including whole corn, cracked corn, and corn on the cob. Since corn is also relatively cheap and easy to find food, many chicken keepers regularly feed their chickens corn. Can I feed my chickens just cracked corn? Cracked corn is a healthy treat for chickens, when fed […]

Build your Chicken Coop on Level Ground Any coop that will stand the test of time should be built on level ground. You want a rock-solid foundation for your chicken coop. You will want to either find an area of your property that is level or clear a space to create one. Can a chicken […]

Scratch, a blended mix of cracked corn and other whole grains, is the quintessential winter chicken treat. The energy required to digest the scratch grains increases the bird’s body heat, helping to keep it warmer just when needed it most. Do you feed chickens layer feed in winter? During winter I tend to keep my […]

Chickens will enjoy grains like bulgar and wheatberries or more common grains like corn, flax, cooked rice, and raw or cooked oatmeal. Toss scratch — a mixture of cracked corn and grains including wheats, oats and rye — into the chicken run to keep them happy and busy searching for treats. What can I feed […]

Sprinkle some Diatomaceous Earth powder or First Saturday Lime product, under the fresh hay or straw to absorb moisture and odors. How do I freshen up my chicken coop? Mix equal parts of vinegar and water to create a cleaning solution and mop up your coop for an all-natural cleaning. Use this cleaning solution on […]

Best Cover Crops for Chickens Alfalfa. Clover. Annual rye. Kale. Cowpeas. Rabe. New Zealand clover. Turnips. What pasture grass is best for chickens? One of the perennial grasses most tolerant to poultry grazing is KY bluegrass. This species is well adapted in the central states of Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri and north of these states […]

7 Causes of Reduction in Egg Production Stress and Change. Removal of Roosters or Introduction of New Birds into the Flock. Overcrowding, Change in Weather, Feed Composition and Time of Feeding. Noise and Decreased Lighting. Poor or Unbalanced Diet. Broodiness. Diseases and Parasitism. Why are my chickens producing less eggs? Flock Management : Egg Production […]

On average 13-15 chickens should be able to produce a dozen eggs a day for the best part of a year. A single hen is only capable of laying one egg a day, and there will be days when they don’t lay eggs at all. Shortly after laying, the hen will start developing a new […]

Standard size chicken breeds that are the most likely to go broody are: Cochins. Buff Orpingtons. Light Brahmas. Other breeds that have a relatively strong tendency to go broody are: Turkens. Buff Brahmas. Cuckoo Marans. What is the most broody breed of chicken? Silkies — these sweet little muppets are the most consistent breed that […]