Our Journey to a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
Chickens are omnivores and do require a balanced diet of all types of foods. In the wild chickens would forage for greens (grasses or weeds), seeds, fruits, vegetables, and -yes- meat (usually in the form of bugs and small rodents or reptiles). A diverse diet will lead to happier, healthier chickens. Always remember treats should …
The pecking order is a very serious social hierarchy in any chicken flock. The purpose of a pecking order is to establish an order of dominance to reduce conflict amongst the flock. Every member of the flock knows where they stand in the hierarchy and once a pecking order is established it greatly reduces aggressive …