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If you’re tired of boring white eggs in your egg carton, say hello to the Sapphire Olive Egger! This hybrid chicken looks amazing with its blue plumage and tufted head and lays amazing olive-colored eggs. So, why settle for an ordinary chicken when you can have a Sapphire Olive Egger in your backyard? Eggs 290 […]
Midnight Majesty Marans, also known as Mystic Marans, separate themselves from other chickens because of their extra dark brown eggs. These colors will make your egg carton stand out from the rest. Why settle for ordinary eggs when you can add a touch of midnight majesty to your breakfast table? Eggs 250 eggs per year […]
Durvet Vitamins & Electrolytes for Chickens is a supplement that contains vitamins and salts. The label is full of chemical compounds. We discuss the ingredients, how the supplement can help, and when to avoid it. If you’re in a hurry, here are the key takeaways: KEY TAKEAWAYS Ideal during stress, heat, cold, molting, relocation Short […]
If one of your chickens has ever been egg-bound, you are probably well aware of the high risk of egg yolk peritonitis. But what is egg yolk peritonitis? Is it dangerous or treatable? And, more importantly, how can you prevent egg yolk peritonitis?
The Fibro Easter Egger chicken is a great addition to the world of designer chickens, with its unique characteristics and intriguing genetics. This completely black-colored variety of the Easter Egger has all it takes to conquer the world. Let’s find out everything there is to know about this fascinating chicken. Eggs 220 eggs per year […]
The Rooster Booster Vitamins & Electrolytes with Lactobacillus supplement has it all: vitamins, electrolytes, and probiotics. It is marketed for use with newly hatched chicks and as a health boost for adult chickens. Do they deliver on their promise? What’s in the long list of ingredients? And when do you use it? We took their […]
Chicken Fans is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our privacy policy and disclaimer. Poultry Cell is a vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplement for chickens and backyard poultry sold by Rooster Booster. The labels list a whole bunch of nutrients. But when and why should you use it? […]
Nesting pads are a great solution for nesting box bedding because of their ease of use and softness. Cackle Hatchery is a family-owned hatchery based in Lebanon, MO that manufactures and markets its own nesting box pads.
Co-Authored & Medically Reviewed by Dr. E. Rivera, DVM Central Luzón State University Chicken Fans is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our privacy policy and disclaimer. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin for chickens that plays a core role in many vital body processes. However, vitamin B12 is […]
