Can You Change The Color Of Chicken Egg Yolks?

Ahh…..yolks. They’re pretty much the best part of eating an egg. And as backyard chicken owners, you’re probably in search of the perfect golden yolk. So, can you change the color of chicken egg yolks with diet alone?   The answer is yes! We do a lot of scientific research to make sure this website

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Best Hatcheries to Buy Jersey Giant Chickens

When one hears the name “Jersey Giant,” it might be understandable to envision a massive giant tromping and stomping over the hills. Luckily for poultry lovers, these robust fowl are nothing at all like immense monsters upsetting livestock and unearthing trees. They are, however, the winner of the “biggest chicken breed.” Jersey Giant roosters can

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Homemade Suet Cakes For Chickens: Great Boredom Busters!

Crafting homemade suet cakes for chickens is a simple way to boost the fat in your flock’s diet while giving them a way to stay occupied.   In fact, a frequent question I get is “Can chickens eat suet cakes?,” and not only is the answer a definitive “YES!” but feeding diy suet cakes to

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What To Do In Your Coop In November

November is here…..and there’s plenty you can do in your chicken coop to keep your hens and roosters healthy.   Fall is typically when we see an uptick in predators AND you might notice signs your flock is slowing down due to the lack of light and the cold.   You likely already noticed your

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Best Hatcheries to Buy Delaware Chickens

American breeds of chicken have been around since the foundation of the USA, and right at the top of that list – in terms of quality dual-purposing, look, style, and bloodline – are the Delawares. These amazing birds are a relatively recent addition to the American bloodlines, but their impact is without question. Technically, they

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Stop Pendulous Crop In Backyard Chickens In Its Tracks!

Pendulous crop in backyard chickens can be a stressful event to manage.   You might even be wondering what pendulous crop even IS, especially if you’re a new chicken mama or papa.   Well, I’m not going to pretend pendulous crop isn’t serious – it can definitely be an issue and it must be addressed.

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How to Fix a Broken Beak

A broken beak is a problem that no chicken owner wants to deal with – but unfortunately, knowing how to fix a broken beak is a skill that all chicken keepers should have in their back pockets. Chickens are similar to humans in that their beaks grow a lot like fingernails. These birds can “file

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