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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Can Chickens Safely Snack on Venomous Spiders?

Alright buddy, let me tell ya what crazy scene I walked into out in the ole chicken coop the other morning. I…
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Can Chickens Feast on BBQ Chicken Safely?

I remember it like it was yesterday – I had the whole gang over for a barbecue bash in the backyard. I…
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You Won’t Believe If Chickens Can Really Chow Down On Buffalo Wings

Buddy, let me tell ya about the time I found out firsthand if chickens like buffalo chicken as much as we do!…
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Can Chickens Really Eat Chicken Bones?

You’re probably scratching your head right now wondering if Fiona the feathered friend raiding the remains of your rotisserie roast is really…
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Unveiling the Truth – Can Chickens Safely Enjoy Chicken Breast?

So the other evenin’ I was chillin’ in my backyard coop like usual, tossin’ scratch to the ladies and makin’ sure they…
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Can Baby Chickens Eat Sunflower Seeds?

Alright friend, let me tell ya what went down with my babies the other day. I was kickin’ back by the coop…
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Diatomaceous Earth & Chicks: Is it Safe to Eat for Baby Chickens?

It was a sunny Saturday morning last spring when I got the bright idea to try and deal with some pests hassling…
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What Happened When I Let Baby Chicks Eat a Cob of Corn!

Man, last spring was a real hoot with those baby chicks I got. I thought it would be fun to see them…
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Can Baby Chicks Benefit from Including Dog Food in Their Diet?

You ain’t gonna believe this, but the other day I decided to try feeding my new batch of baby chicks some leftover…
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Can Your Baby Chicks Really Eat Raw Oats?

I was in the coop feedin’ my lil peepers like usual when all of a sudden, I tottered and BAM – the…
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Can Baby Chickens Thrive on Game Bird Starter Feed?

I just got a new batch of cute little peeps delivered last Thursday and was super pumped to raise them up. Now,…
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Can Baby Chicks Really Eat Fruits & Veggies?

The other day I was out in the coop feedin’ the chicks when little Betty just started peckin’ away at a carrot…
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Got Baby Chicks? The Deal with Feeding’em Mealworms

Buddy, let me tell you about the mess I got myself into the other weekend. I just had to go get some…