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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 […]
Silkies are a favorite pet chicken for many chicken owners with small children. They are friendly and sweet, and even roosters are very docile and sociable. If you plan on keeping a Silkie rooster, there are some things to remember. Let’s start with some key takeaways about a Silkie Rooster Lifespan Up to 10 years […]
Chickens are among the most efficient domesticated backyard animals because of their excellent egg-laying skills. Understanding how many eggs they will bring you is essential information for you as a farmer or homesteader. But how many eggs does a chicken lay a day? And is it possible for a chicken to lay more than one […]
Automatic chicken coop doors make your life as a chicken keeper much easier. Your chickens are safely tucked in each night without you having to worry about opening or closing the door.
Many people keep chickens to collect their daily amount of fresh eggs and dispose of kitchen leftovers. Chickens are sociable animals and need company. You should also consider how many chickens to keep to provide a steady supply of eggs. We’ll help you get started! How Many Chickens Should You Get? Chickens are sociable animals […]
Chickens are some of the most domesticated birds in the world and provide eggs and meat to millions of people every day. Depending on several factors, like breed, diet, and living conditions, a chicken’s lifespan can vary. But how old do most chickens get? And when do most stop laying eggs? Let’s find out! How […]
