Category: Feeding

Can Chickens Eat Herbs? A Complete Guide to Feeding Herbs to Your Backyard Flock As someone who’s been raising chickens for over a decade, I’m often asked about feeding herbs to backyard flocks. I’ve learned through experience that chickens can indeed eat herbs, and they actually love them! Today, I’ll…

Can Chickens Eat Grasshoppers? A Natural Protein-Rich Treat As a long-time chicken keeper, I’m often asked about natural treats for chickens, and grasshoppers are one of my favorite recommendations. I’ve watched my flock chase these jumping insects with such enthusiasm that it always brings a smile to my face. Let…

Can Chickens Eat Garlic? Here’s What You Need to Know As a backyard chicken keeper, I’m often asked about feeding garlic to chickens. It’s a fascinating topic that deserves careful consideration, especially given garlic’s reputation as a natural health booster. I’ll share my experience and research to help you make…

Can Chickens Eat French Fries? Here’s What You Need to Know As a long-time chicken keeper, I’m often asked about feeding human foods to chickens, and french fries are a common question. While chickens can technically eat french fries, there are several important factors to consider before sharing these crispy…

Can Chickens Eat Grapefruit? A Complete Guide for Backyard Flock Owners As a long-time chicken keeper, I’m often asked about feeding citrus fruits to chickens, particularly grapefruit. Let me share my experience and research about whether chickens can safely enjoy this tart citrus fruit. The Quick Answer: Yes, But with…

Can Chickens Eat Flowers? A Complete Guide to Feeding Edible Blooms I’ve been raising chickens for over a decade, and one of the most common questions I get from fellow chicken keepers is about feeding flowers to their flock. It’s actually quite fascinating how chickens interact with flowers, and I’m…

Can Chickens Eat Fish? A Complete Guide to This Protein-Rich Treat As a longtime chicken keeper, I’ve experimented with various protein sources for my flock, and fish has proven to be an interesting option. I’ve discovered that chickens can indeed eat fish, and it can be an excellent addition to…

Can Chickens Eat Figs? A Complete Guide to This Mediterranean Treat I’ve been raising chickens for over a decade, and one of the most common questions I get from fellow backyard chicken enthusiasts is about feeding figs to their feathered friends. I’m excited to share everything I’ve learned about chickens…

Can Chickens Eat Dates? A Sweet Guide to This Natural Treat As someone who’s raised chickens for over a decade, I’m often asked about treats that are safe for our feathered friends. Today, I’ll share everything you need to know about feeding dates to chickens. I’ve discovered that dates can…

As a long-time chicken keeper, one of the most common questions I get asked is whether chickens can eat eggs. It might seem strange or even cannibalistic, but the truth is more nuanced than you might think. Today, I’ll share everything you need to know about feeding eggs to chickens,…