Yes, chicken coops need windows. They provide ventilation and light that will be essential to maintaining your chickens’ health over time. So, if you’re about to buy or build a chicken coop, look for one with windows. And if you’re already got a windowless chicken coop, break out your tools or your wallet. You’re about … Read more

It’s a good question, and the answer is yes: Chickens can eat sausage. However: There are a few things you need to keep in mind if you plan to feed sausage to your flock. Here’s what you need to know: Is Sausage Good for Chickens? Chickens CAN eat sausage — it’s not toxic or anything. … Read more

Chickens can eat a lot of things. And that includes goat feed. But don’t go crazy with it just yet. Yes, goat feed is often cheaper than chicken feed. Yes, you might have goats and chickens that you feed at the same time. But you still need to approach your chickens’ diet with some care.  … Read more

Chickens CAN eat salmon skin. Actually, it’s pretty healthy for them. Many people enjoy salmon for dinner and leave nothing but the salmon skin on their plates at the end. If you were a chicken, you wouldn’t do that. The salmon skin is just as tasty as the fish itself to chickens. And it comes … Read more

Chickens CAN eat nectarines. In fact, they love them. Who wouldn’t? Nectarines are sweet and summery. And they’re full of vitamins and minerals. Nectarines are perfectly healthy for chickens to eat. So feel free to toss some nectarines into the coop.  (Of course, that means you have to share your nectarines with them!) Can Chickens … Read more