Milk is considered a great source of calcium, and it’s logical to believe that it would benefit chickens, who need calcium for their health and egg production. However, things are not as straightforward as they seem. Despite its high calcium content, milk is not the optimal choice for chicken nutrition.
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If you have chickens, you know the importance of calcium, especially for laying hens. Adequate calcium intake results in more eggs and stronger eggshells. However, there is more to calcium than egg production and eggshell quality.
We will go in-depth on why chickens need calcium and its effects on the body.
There are many advantages to fermenting your chickens’ feed, and it only takes up to 2 minutes or less per day of your time. Why not try it and cut your feed cost, keep healthier chickens and get higher-quality eggs? We’ll explain the process in five easy steps so everyone can try it! First, we’ll […]
Yes, chickens can and will eat snow for water during winter, especially if no other water source is available. Chickens are hardy animals that do very well during harsh and cold winters; they don’t mind eating snow instead of water and will even do so even if there is plenty of water around. But there […]
The answer to this question is not a simple yes or no. Layer feed isn’t toxic to roosters; they won’t get sick from eating layer feed. But this type of chicken feed isn’t ideal for roosters as they have other nutritional needs than laying hens.
Let’s address all possible risks of feeding roosters layer feed and find out what they should eat instead.
Butternut squash is a winter squash that grows on a vine. It has a sweet, nutty taste that’s very similar to a pumpkin. Butternuts are 85% water, low in calories, and loaded with plenty of micronutrients. Chickens can eat all parts of pumpkins and butternut pumpkins. They are nutritional powerhouses for chickens. Just take a […]
Chickens love pumpkins! Both the flesh and seeds are nutritional powerhouses for your backyard flock. If you are preparing some jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween, keep some flesh and seeds aside for your birds. We are not exaggerating. A small cup of pumpkin cubes already provides more than 200% of a chicken’s daily vitamin A intake. We’ve […]
Nutrients | Health Benefits | Amount | Seeds | Leaves | Flowers | When to avoid Chickens can safely eat pumpkins and love pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin scraps are a healthy addition to a chicken’s diet as they contain many vitamins, especially vitamin A. With the Halloween season coming up, everybody is preparing their jack-o’-lantern pumpkins. […]
Nutritional Value | Health Benefits | Amount | Leaves | Flowers | FAQ Zucchinis or courgettes are popular table scraps that frequently end up in the chicken run. It’s a healthy Italian vegetable that’s part of many traditional cuisines. Chickens can eat every part of zucchini, and it’s a very healthy food source for them. […]
