Wait. Why exactly am I feeding eggshells to chickens? I’m glad you asked! Eggshells are made of mostly calcium carbonate. Chickens need lots of calcium so that their eggshells are thick and unbreakable (well, not totally unbreakable, but you get the idea). If a chicken doesn’t get enough calcium she may not lay as many […]
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How to Tell a Rooster From a Hen
Wondering how to tell a rooster from a hen? Well, the old-timers will tell you that you can tell because a hen starts laying eggs and a rooster starts crowing :) Of course, I know you want to know as early as possible so let’s break it down. With my first batch of chicks, I was […]
How to Build a Chicken Coop for Beginners
Oh my gosh you guys. I had no idea it would be the humungous project it turned out to be but, we are finally calling the chicken coop and run finished! (cheers and applause?) I’m saying “calling it done” because well is any project ever fully complete? I mean you always find something that needs […]