Chicken

Whether fresh or store-bought, gnocchi can be frozen for future cooking. If you’re making gnocchi from scratch, it’s best to freeze gnocchi uncooked as soon as they are shaped. Cooked gnocchi has a relatively short shelf life, it will only last for a week in the fridge. But when stored in the freezer, the gnocchi … Read more

Used in moderation, chicken scratch is unlikely to affect the health or laying capabilities of your hens. So if you notice a decline in health or decreased egg production, this may indicate you are giving too much scratch. Reduce the amount you are giving, or eliminate scratch completely. The chicken scratch feed is necessary to … Read more

Preheat your oven to 180C. Scrape any remaining flesh and fat from the chicken skin and place it on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Sprinkle with salt, then place another layer of greaseproof paper on top and weigh it down with another baking tray. Cook for 10-15 minutes until crispy. What is the … Read more

When the sperm is inserted into the female chicken, it goes into the hen’s reproductive tract and fertilizes the egg. This is what enables the chicken to form a baby chick inside the egg. The hen’s body then gives the proper amount of nutrients to the egg until it is laid. This is how the … Read more

There is very little available history about tortilla soup. Some trace it to Central Mexico. Others say it originated in Mexico City where it is a favorite. Still others claim its lack of history indicates it originated in the Southwest in the 1960s. My money is on Diane Kennedy, “The Julia Child of Mexican Cuisine.”. … Read more

Mostly A: You are just going to eat your chicken anyway, so Modern Farmer suggests you get a Cornish game hen. Sure, they’re small, but you can probably fit a whole one in your mouth! Mostly B: You have some kind of egg fixation. Get a Rhode Island Red or a Sussex, which are both … Read more

You should put the skin in your pot when making the bone broth. It gives a richer flavor. If you aren’t a fan of a little fat in your broth, skip it. You can also skim the fat off the top once the broth cools. What to make with bone broth? Use bone broth anywhere … Read more

Chickens stop laying eggs for a variety of reasons. Hens may lay fewer eggs due to light, stress, poor nutrition, molt or age. Some of these reasons are natural responses, while others can be fixed with simple changes and egg laying can return to normal. If you’re a backyard chicken raiser,. While I was writing … Read more

Drowning isn’t the only issue swimming can cause for a chicken. If they are submerged in cold water and not able to get dry and warm, they can get sick just like we would. If you find that your chicken has fallen into the water and is soaking wet, you can use a blow dryer … Read more

Chickens enjoy all kinds of greens including grasses, leaves, plants etc. Fresh greens, tender grass clippings, table scraps, vegetables etc. are effective greens for your laying hens. Garlic or onions are strongly flavored vegetables. Avoid feeding your laying hens this types of vegetables because the flavor may transfer to their eggs. Why have my chickens … Read more