Contaminated egg recalls in Germany, Belgium, and Netherlands have retailers removing contaminated eggs from the shelves. A criminal investigation has been launched. Testing has shown high levels of the unapproved insecticide fipronil. Organic eggs are even at the center of the now scandal. Fipronil, an illegal insecticide, was mixed with treatments …
Read More »Fresh grass for the chooks
Here’s how I supplement my chickens with this system. I give them grass about everyday in the winter time. You can use barley or wheat or any other grains that are edible. Oats are good too. Nearly anything that sprouts and grows. Some people think that ‘economical’ is something free. …
Read More »Wheatgrass Juice Without the Juicer
No Juicer Wheatgrass Juice Wheatgrass is healthy for your chickens as a supplement. It is easy to grow inside, cheap, and healthy. Not only is it good for helping winter chickens with green feed, but it’s good for you too. Using a food processor and a nut bag strainer it can …
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