Mark Hudson

Baby chicks that are sent via mail usually experience a change in temperature that might clog their vents. A major cause of pasting is the ingestion of food ingredients that are difficult for the chicks to digest. Some more ideas to pay attention too: stress, improper dieting, and infectious diseases. Some have found that diarrhea … Read more

Foods chickens won’t eat or need to avoid: Avocados – the peeling, fruit and seed are poisonous to chickens. Chocolate – chocolate especially contains a toxin called methylxanthines theobromine and is poisonous to chickens. Onions – Onions contain a toxin substance called thiosulphate that destroys red blood cells. Yes, chickens can have tomatoes. It is … Read more

It’s worth remembering that the bulk of the nutritional value of eggs is supplied in the form of protein. Veggies are also an important part of the chicken’s diet that will contribute not only to keeping them healthy – but also encourage regular egg laying and Fabulous Fiber. A few additional ideas to pay attention … Read more

Protein tends to digest faster than fat in the body, so leaner cuts of meat should digest more quickly. While fish and shellfish typically digest first. Chicken, beef, and then pork come after. How protein breaks down in your body. Here is what we discovered. chicken is an animal fibre if you want it to … Read more

The reality is that chickens are usually less expensive and more readily available in stores than ducks are. While both can be ordered from hatcheries and shipped directly to your house, if you want a quick purchase, chickens are the way to go. Fortunately, the answer is yes! Here’s a rundown of two different birds … Read more

The answer is yes, chickens can eat lettuce and it’s important for them to have a diet that consists of healthy foods because chickens are omnivorous and will also consume seeds, bugs and other small animals if given the opportunity. Just keep in mind that lettuce contains a lot of water which can cause the … Read more

It’s unlikely because we didn’t have that kind of cuts there. I’ll have to ask my parents. Chicken broth and base work well with pork. /r/Cooking is a place for the cooks of reddit and those who want to learn how to cook. Pork and chicken flavours are usually good together, but beef tends to … Read more

The most common signs of illness in chickens include: Not eating well: going off feed is a tell-tale sign of illness in animals. Bubbly or watery eyes or nose. Rasping when breathing. Sneezing or coughing. Swelling around the eyesA strange odor to the bird (s)Swelling of the comb and/or wattles. Unusual lesions (sores) on the … Read more

A male hen is considered a rooster before the age of one year. After a year, he is considered a rooster. Can a chicken turn into a rooster? Under the right circumstances, a hen can actually transform herself into a cock. A British couple was surprised to witness their pet hen Gertie gradually transforming into … Read more

Trim your chickens’ nails as often as necessary to keep them even with the bottom of the toe. A nail that grows long and thin and begins to curl is overdue for a trim. As a claw grows, so does the quick. Can you cut chicken nails? You may also want to trim a chicken’s … Read more