Chickens can be kept out of gardens by installing 4-foot high fencing, eliminating any places for chicken baths, and spraying certain scents that repel chickens. You can also plant them their own...

You should aim to have between 4 to 12 hens for every 1 rooster in your flock. This wide variation is due to breeds having different mating and protection needs. Each rooster needs at least 4 hens to...

Some of the best treats for your baby chicks are berries, bananas, apples, cucumbers, kale and broccoli. They can also eat mealworms and cooked eggs, with chicken grit being necessary for their diets...

Chickens eat many fruits and vegetables but 90% of an egg-laying hen's diet should be commercial chicken feed. This feed already contains an extensive amount of nutrients for your hens to produce...

Chickens can eat oatmeal, both cooked and raw, and will definitely enjoy oatmeal in the winter months. Avoid instant oats as they can contain sugar and other additives. There’s nothing quite as...

Chickens can only eat potato skins if they are freshly cooked. Raw potato skins, green potato skins, potato eyes and sprouting potatoes are toxic to chickens. It is enticing to feed table scraps...