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Introduction Can Chickens Eat Bananas? Yes, chickens can eat bananas, and they absolutely love them! These sweet, nutritious fruits make for a delicious treat that adds variety to your flock’s diet. Bananas are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, magnesium,
What this article covers Boosting your chickens immune system Chickens, like humans have an immune system which is responsible for defending against infections and diseases. A good way to keep your chickens healthy is by simply adding some apple cider vinegar and crushed garlic to
Why do chickens eat their egg shells? Egg shells offer a great source of calcium and other minerals that a chicken needs to create an egg in its body. A Chicken gets this from other things such as grit in the wild or oyster shells
Introduction If you’re wondering what to feed chickens in the UK, the simple answer is this: base their diet on a quality layers pellet, keep fresh water available at all times, and limit treats to around 10% of what your chickens eat each day. However,