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...]
No Broody Hens Please
'Tis the season for hearing about all the broody hens. People watching and waiting to find fluffy little peeps in the nest with momma hen one morning. There is no denying that nature is best. Broody hens raise strong, healthy chicks. You won't need a heat lamp, or a brooder set up in your dining room or office for three to six weeks. We have had a broody hen and I have had many broody hens that I discouraged from sitting. Why? If nature is best, why would I discourage a hen from hatching eggs? … [Read more...]
