Top 5 Treats for Chickens
To keep chickens happy, healthy and laying bounties of delicious eggs, they need to be fed a varied diet rich in protein and calcium- most...
The Wonders of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth is an all-natural medicinal marvel. It’s healthy dust! Food grade Diatomaceous Earth or DE is a jack of all trades-its uses run the...
What Do Baby Chickens Eat?
Looking at getting some adorable little feathered friends? Congratulations - raising baby chickens is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. But, do...
Chooky's ANZAC Crumble - A Protein Treat For Your Chickens!
Treat your chicken flock to a lovely and super easy to make ANZAC crumble! This mix is packed with protein from mealworms, calcium, fibre and...
3 Reasons a Treadle Feeder is Best For Your Chickens
1. No pests at the poultry party! Got some pesky pests and vile vermin hanging around your chicken coop? You and your girls may be...
5 Things You Need To Know About Chicken Feeders Before You Buy
To the untrained eye, a chicken feeder may merely look like nothing more than a bowl or container; however this couldn’t be further from the...
Garlic Is The Perfect Plant For Your Family, Flock And Garden
There is a sense of mystery and mythology surrounding garlic. When we first think about garlic we might initially imagine golden brown loafs of buttery...
Japanese Millet Perfect For Your Yard And Chickens
Lots of garden and animals lovers are driven by the passion of creating a fully sustainable ecosystem in their backyard. From raising chickens, to growing...
Top 7 Reasons You and Your Chickens Need More Asparagus
The humble asparagus is one of the most striking, distinctive and memorable vegetables when it comes to garden grown produce. Tall, lean and green, this universally...
Herbs for Hen Health: Mint
A favourite amongst gardeners due to it’s multitude of uses, fragrant smell, and being super simple to grow, mint is a must have addition to...
What Treats Can I Give My Chickens?
Like all pets, there are tasty morsels that chickens absolutely go crazy for. Some are super healthy, and can be given to your flock regularly,...
What Do Chickens Use Grit For?
Ever seen your chicken’s pecking at small flecks of stone or rock on the ground, and wonder why on earth they have a craving for...
Apple Cider Vinegar - What Is It, And Why Should I Be Fussed About It?
Have you seen apple cider vinegar popping up in all the salad recipes your reading? Maybe you’ve seen it on the shelves in supermarkets, or...
What Do Chickens Eat? Easy As 1, 2, 3, 4.
All egg-sperienced green thumbs know that a healthy soil is the key to a flourishing garden. Without a nutrient rich foundation, the plants simply can’t...
4 Things You Can Do To Save Big Cash On Your Chicken Feed Budget
Sometimes it can feel like the bag of chicken feed is always half empty. Most chicken feed is reasonably priced but the frustration of wasted...
6 EGG-cellent Ways to Boost Your Chooks’ Immune System
Winning the war against disease in your chickens can be as simple as boosting their immune system by incorporating foods and supplements into their regular...
How to Keep Hens Healthy; 5 Fantastic Ways!
Healthy hens are happy hens and happy hens, well, they’re just great fun! Having a small backyard flock of chickens can bring much joy into...
Making Sense Of Your Chickens Digestive Health
Having a basic understanding of a chicken’s intricate digestive system is very helpful when it comes to understanding their digestive health. Knowing what’s normal is...
Give Your Chickens A Protein Kick
A chicken's diet is a beautiful balancing act between vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and of course protein. Protein, as many of us know, is basically the...
Essential Tools for Keeping Chickens
Keeping chickens is a flap-happy experience. Why? Well, thankfully, chickens need little care and maintenance. So, you have a LOT of free happy-go-clucky time to...
Gardening For Your Girls - Plants That Your Chickens Love
Giving your chickens fresh veggies as part of their diet is incredibly good for them. If you’ve got a green thumb and want to plant...
What Do Chickens Eat Across The Seasons
When it comes to what do chickens eat, different seasons means different nutritional requirements for our glorious girls. Just like humans gravitating towards comfort foods...
Commercial Or Organic: Pick The Right Chicken Feed For Your Girls
Many chook gurus take their chicken feed very seriously- but why wouldn't you? As I have heard many a chicken enthusiast say, “if I want...
7 Clever Ways To Save Money On Chicken Feed
Sometimes it can feel like the bag of chicken feed is always half empty. Most chicken feed is reasonably priced but the frustration of wasted...
3 Ways to test if your eggs are fresh!
Sooner or later, every backyard chicken keeper poses the question, “Are these eggs fresh?” And, fortunately for the many and ever increasing number of backyard...
What Foods Should I NOT Feed My Chickens?
Chickens, like many animals, are intolerant to certain foods - these aren’t foods that should even be given as treats, these are foods that should...
Fermented Chicken Feed: What Is It, And Should I Be Doing It?
Sourdough, yoghurt and cheese are all fermented foods some humans consume on a regular basis, but did you know that you can ferment your chickens...
7 Reasons Why You Should Feed Your Chickens Mealworms
They may not look very appealing to you or me, but from a chickens point of view dried mealworms seem as tasty as a home...
Make Your Own Chicken Feed: What You Need To Know
There comes a time in a chicken owners life, as they scatter pellets or feed around the coop, when they begin thinking to themselves- ‘what...
What Do Chickens Eat In The Wild?
Once upon a time, chickens were wild creatures, running around in their native habitat and scratching and foraging for food. So before they could pop...
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