Tagged With Farm Animals

Holstein cow with black and white markings sniffing a red apple held by a farmer's hand in a pastoral field

Can You Feed Cows Apples? Here's What the Experts Say

31 March 2024

Cows can have apples, but they should be limited because of the sugar, which can lead to digestive issues.

Black and white chicken pecking at a large orange pumpkin in a rustic farm setting

Can Chickens Eat Squash? A Look at This Nutritious Treat

22 March 2024

Chickens can eat squash, which is a healthy food that offers vitamins, minerals, and possible anti-parasitic properties when given as an occasional treat.

Close-up portrait of a Rhode Island Red hen vocalizing with her beak open in a chicken coop setting

Can Female Chickens Crow? The Science of Hen Vocalizations

20 March 2024

Why roosters may not be the only chickens that crow, from laying an egg, to establishing dominance, to sex reversal and breed tendencies.

Two white chickens pecking at a corn husk in a well-kept farmyard with a wooden fence

Can Chickens Eat Corn Husks? A Guide to Feeding Your Flock Safely

9 March 2024

Feeding safety when giving corn husks to chickens, what nutrients corn husks have, and the environmental impact of using corn husks.

Content pink pot-bellied pig eating a lettuce leaf with chocolate bars in the background

Can Pigs Have Chocolate? Other Safe Treats for Pigs to Consider

6 March 2024

The impact of chocolate on pigs, including both positive and negative consequences, and the need for moderation and professional dietary advice.

Buff Orpington hen pecking at green kale leaves on a sunny farmyard with wooden fence background

Can Chickens Eat Kale? Nutritional Benefits & Feeding Tips

6 March 2024

Pros and cons of feeding kale to your chickens, covering nutritional information, how often to feed it, and possible health concerns.

Chickens curiously pecking at dry dog food on a farmyard with blurred barn in the background

Can Chickens Eat Dog Food? Understanding Poultry Nutrition

27 February 2024

Effects of feeding chickens dog food, including nutrient deficiencies, potential diseases, and the necessity of feeding animals the right kind of food.

Black and white chicken pecking at cauliflower pieces on a sunny farmyard

Can Chickens Eat Cauliflower? Nutritional Guide for Your Flock

19 February 2024

Benefits and tips for feeding cauliflower to your chickens, including nutritional information, serving ideas, and how to incorporate it into their diet for the best results.

Curious Rhode Island Red chicken pecking at a sliced kiwi on the ground with a farm backdrop

Can Chickens Eat Kiwi? Feeding Guidelines and Nutritional Benefits

17 February 2024

Chickens can have kiwi as an occasional treat; it's full of nutrients and antioxidants but it's high in sugar so it should be fed in small amounts.

Owner holding a lethargic baby chick with ruffled feathers on a farm

Know the Signs: How to Tell If Your Baby Chick Is Dying

17 February 2024

Important symptoms of a sick bird that is dying are weakness, loss of appetite, abnormal feces, and a lack of vocal sounds; the bird needs to be seen by a vet right away.

Rhode Island Red chicken pecking at pitted cherries on a farmyard

Can Chickens Eat Cherries? Safe Treats for Your Poultry

17 February 2024

Chickens can have cherries for some nutritional advantages, but they need to stay away from the pits because of the cyanide; make sure to keep it in moderation and mix it up.

Group of curious chickens, including a Sussex Hen, pecking at chopped zucchini in a rustic farmyard

Can Chickens Eat Zucchini? Nutritional Benefits & Feeding Tips

7 February 2024

Pros and cons of feeding your chickens zucchini, including nutritional information, how often to feed it to them, and the risk of cucurbitacin toxicity.