Are you chicken gardening? Chicken gardening means growing foods that can be used to supplement your chicken's diet. Chicken gardening is slightly different than gardening only for people. Our flock of chickens, ducks, turkeys and guinea hens love all sorts of vegetable products and scraps. In the winter months, I ask the local grocer for the trimmings from the produce and then a feast occurs. During the rest of the year, we are able to grow fresh garden produce and herbs for our chickens, ducks … [Read more...]
Cooking Eggs For Chickens
I am cooking eggs for chickens. Why in the world would I do that? Good question! Yes, we raise chickens for fresh eggs and, yes, we discourage them from eating those eggs! Unless I want to give them a treat. Eggs are a good source of protein not only for humans but for chickens, too. They will gobble them right up! The key to feeding your chickens eggs is to make sure you cook the eggs before feeding them back to the chickens. Cooking eggs for chickens is fun because you can add all sorts … [Read more...]