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What Do Ducks Eat? Pets vs. Wild

March 4, 2022 by Jason Roberts
What do ducks eat

Many people love to feed ducks, but they don’t always stop to wonder, “what do ducks eat?” Human foods aren’t …

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What Can Chickens Eat? Fruits, Vegetables, etc.

March 4, 2022February 23, 2022 by Jason Roberts
What can chickens eat?

If you ever wondered, “what can chickens eat?” then you’re not alone. There are many things that chickens can snack …

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Can Chickens Eat Grapes? Is it Safe?

February 13, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Can Chickens Eat Grapes? Is it Safe?

Feeding chickens treats is a fun way to bond with your feathered friends. So, it’s a good idea to research …

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PVC Chicken Feeder: How To Make a Feeder From a PVC Pipe

February 4, 2022 by Jason Roberts
pvc pipe feeder

Many keepers are choosing to create a PVC chicken feeder to make mealtime easier for their feathered friends. After all, …

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What to Feed Ducks: Wild vs. Domesticated Diets

January 27, 2022 by Jason Roberts
How to feed ducks

Ducks and chickens are similar in terms of care, but what to feed ducks might vary from chicken diets. So, …

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Fermenting Chicken Feed: How To Do It And Why It’s Important

January 24, 2022 by Jason Roberts
Fermenting Chicken Feed

Keeping chickens happy and healthy is the key to getting tasty, high-quality eggs. So, many keepers are fermenting chicken feed …

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8 Best Chicken Waterers for Backyard Chicken Owners: Review Guide

June 17, 2021December 20, 2019 by Jason Roberts
Two chickens are drinking water, in a chicken farm

Proper hydration is extremely important for chickens. In this guide, we help you choose the best chicken waterer for you backyard flock.

How to Raise Mealworms for Chickens (Step-by-Step)

June 17, 2021November 27, 2019 by Jason Roberts
Mealworm on asia hand in worm farm

It’s no secret – mealworms are the favorite snack of chickens everywhere. This guide shows you the basics of raising mealworms for chickens.

The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Backyard Chickens

June 17, 2021August 4, 2019 by Jason Roberts
feeding chickens

This complete guide teaches you everything you need to know about how and what to feed chickens to keep them happy, healthy, and strong.

Feeding Oyster Shell to Backyard Chickens

October 3, 2021July 18, 2019 by Jason Roberts
oyster shell for chickens

Oyster shell has tons of benefits for you beloved chickens. This guide covers everything you need to know about oyster shell feed!

15 Healthy Chicken Treats (& Foods to Avoid)

June 17, 2021June 23, 2019 by Jason Roberts
chicken treats

Feeding you chicken occasional snacks is a fun and exciting reward. These 15 chicken treats are healthy, fun, and tasty!

Feeding Chicken Scratch to Your Backyard Chickens (How-To Guide)

June 17, 2021May 1, 2019 by Jason Roberts
Chicken Scratch

Chicken scratch is a staple feed for many chicken owners. This guide cover everything you should know about making & feeding chicken scratch.

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