Author: Tanner Barnsley
I'm Tanner, the guy behind the clucks and feathers at ChickenRise.com. I guess you could say I'm the chief chicken wrangler, but really, I'm just a regular dude who fell head over heels (or should I say beak over talons) for the world of chicken raising. My journey into the realm of poultry parenthood started when I decided to trade my city slicker shoes for some good ol' muck boots. One day, I found myself elbow-deep in straw, surrounded by a bunch of curious cluckers. And you know what? I haven't looked back since. ChickenRise.com? Well, that's my little corner of the internet where I spill the beans (or should I say feed?) on everything chicken-related. From coop hacks to eggscellent recipes, I'm on a mission to share the highs, lows, and downright hilarious moments of raising these feathered friends. When I'm not busy wrangling chickens or typing away at the keyboard, you can probably find me in the coop, swapping stories with my flock or perfecting the art of the chicken dance (trust me, it's a thing). So, if you're as crazy about clucks and coops as I am, join me on this wild, feather-filled ride at ChickenRise.com. Because let's face it, life is just better with a bunch of feathery friends by your side! Yours in feathers and fun, Tanner
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17+ Genius Chicken Roost Ideas for Cozy Nights : You Can’t Resist!
Three dead hens. That’s what I found that January morning, stiff in the corner of the coop, after what I thought was…
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Rhode Island Red vs Buff Orpington: Which Backyard Chicken is Right For You?
A Rhode Island Red once put a Buff Orpington pullet in the vet. $180 later, the breeder who sold her to me…
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Can Chickens Eat Black-Eyed Peas?
I’ve got a funny story for you about the time I tried to feed my chickens some black-eyed peas. Now, being the…
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Laying the Foundation: A Beginner’s Handbook to Egg-Raising Chickens 🐣
🥚 By Tanner · ChickenRise How to Raise Chickens for Eggs From picking the breed to selling the surplus — the whole…
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To Pen or Not to Pen: Chicken Pens vs Runs
Now I ain’t no expert chicken farmer, but I’ve had my fair share of feathered friends on the homestead over the years.…
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7+ Chicken Pen Ideas to Give Your Flock Room to Roam
The Pen I Built First Was Beautiful and a Raccoon Defeated It in Eleven Days Three hundred and forty dollars. Cedar posts,…
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11+ Chicken Coop Ideas to Keep Your Flock Happy
I built a coop from a Pinterest plan that had 47,000 saves. Cost me six hens that winter. The plan had beautiful…
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Can Chickens Eat Black Rice?
Let me tell you, when I first decided to get chickens I was pumped, but I had no idea how much work…
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Can Chickens Eat Bitter Melon?
What Part of the Bitter Melon Plant You’re Actually Dealing With A fully ripe bitter melon splits open on its own and…
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Can Chickens Eat Beet Tops?
Well howdy folks, I’m Tanner Barnsley and I grew up on a small family farm in Kentucky raising chickens and growing our…
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Can Chickens Eat Basil Leaves?
Let me tell you about the time my chickens went bonkers for basil in my herb garden. One sunny morning, I walked…
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Can Chickens Eat Barley Grass? My Funny Story Finding Out
Let me tell you about the time I tried feeding my chickens barley grass clippings. I had just planted a new patch…
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Can Chickens Chow Down on Asparagus Ferns?
Let me tell you about the time my prized rooster Rufus got into the garden and went to town on my wife’s…












