The Pecking Order Dessert Bucket Grub Toppings is a 5-pound bucket of chicken treats crafted from a mix of seeds, grains, cherries, raisins, and black soldier fly larvae, coated with a unique sunflower puree. It’s designed for adult chickens of all breeds as a special treat, not a staple feed. The product also includes a … Read more
Pesky predators and vicious varmints, beware! Keep your chickens safe with this handy device. The SABRE Frontiersman Bear Horn is compact and super loud. Its intended purpose is to alert bears that you are in the area and to get the heck out, but I imagine a blast from this in a fox’s, coyote’s, or … Read more
Imagine you wake up on a freezing winter morning. You look out the window, see the frost covering everything, and think about your chickens outside. If you’re like me, a few thoughts run through your mind. How cold was it last night, and what time did it get cold? Was it cold enough to freeze? … Read more
A good chicken coop should provide a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment for your chickens. It needs to be secure from predators like foxes, raccoons, and hawks, using sturdy materials and possibly burying wire mesh around the perimeter. Proper ventilation is crucial to prevent moisture buildup and ammonia from chicken droppings, so include windows or … Read more
The label reads, “Nutrition For Energy And Performance! Rich In Omega 3 &6 Essential Fatty Acids! Great For OMEGA EGGS! Ideal For Vibrant Colorful Plumage.” That all sounds great, and according to users, this product works as intended, with a few exceptions. Hi! It’s Dave. I review chicken-raising items and use them, too. I am … Read more
Chicken costumes have entered our wardrobes for various reasons. Whether it’s the humor, the whimsy, or the undeniable charm, dressing up as a chicken has become a fun and beloved choice for many partygoers and trick-or-treaters. Historically, chicken costumes have roots in cultural events and popular media. They were often used for comedic relief in … Read more
Let’s talk about incubators for hatching baby chicks. You can find them for sale online or at retail stores. They’re inexpensive, quite expensive, and somewhere in between. The price difference usually reflects the features and the quality of construction that goes into each unit. If you’ve had chickens for a while and don’t want to … Read more
When winter winds howl and temperatures drop into the 20s Fahrenheit, it’s comforting to know that your chickens are snug and well-protected in their cozy coop. I want to share ten cozy designs for all of you do-it-yourself people who prefer to know exactly what goes into the construction of your coop and want to … Read more
People are more health conscious these days, or maybe it’s just that a huge portion of society, the baby boomers, are at the age where health is more of a priority than ever.. Whatever the reason, a word that has gained popularity is ‘sustainable’ or ‘sustainability.’ Sustainable practices, living, farming, and eating—a part of this … Read more
In this post, I’ll discuss waterers and dry feed feeders and why it’s important to provide a feeder that your chickens can access easily and safely to get the nutrition and hydration they need to thrive. When you’re responsible for a flock, you realize quickly that there is a lot more to it than providing … Read more