According my old college dictionary (good old Webster’s 9th New Collegiate Edition), organic is: of, relating to, or derived from living organisms relating to, yielding, dealing in, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without the employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants,…
The primary benefit of feeding your chickens soy-free chicken feed is that the eggs they produce (and that you eat) are less likely to contain allergens and elevated hormone levels associated with soy. The dangers of over consumption of soy are becoming more widely recognized. Historically, people have considered soy a good source of protein.…
Feeding your hens a diet rich in Omega-3 Fatty acids is the only way to get eggs rich in Omega-3. There are omega-3 supplements specifically formulated for chickens. Organic flaxseed is a great way to supplement their diet with Omega-3. Also, supplementing with Canola Oil, fish meal or marine microalgae is important to balance the…
Chickens can eat almost anything that you serve on your family’s table. By sharing your table scraps, you reduce the amount of waste headed for the landfill and you provide a more nutritious and varied diet for your flock. Feeding your flock table scraps also reduces the amount of store-bought feed they need, which is…
Hanging feeders are great when you have a chicken coop or run that has horizontal support beams. Perhaps it goes without saying, but you can’t easily have a hanging feeder unless you have something to hang it from! One of the primary benefits of having a hanging feeder is that they are easier to keep…
One of the most common type of ground feeders is a trough. We offer troughs of various sizes in both galvanized metal as well as plastic fabrication. The primary advantage of trough feeders is that they are easier to clean than a hanging feeder. This benefit makes a ground feeder the ideal vessel for wet…
Baby chicks, like human babies, need special feeders designed for their small bodies. It is important to use specially designed baby chick feeders to ensure proper nutrition and sanitation. DIY Chicken Coops offers several types of chick feeders, but all are designed to: Reduce contamination from fecal matter Allow easy cleaning and sanitation Limit spills…
The little known fact among newbies is that you do not need a rooster in order for hens to lay eggs. It’s worth repeating… hens lay eggs just fine without having a rooster! We often get questions about roosters. The common fear for first-timers seems to be waking up to the lovely sound of a…