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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You Won’t Believe If Chickens Can Eat Flax Seeds!
When I first got chickens a few years back, I was determined to give them the healthiest diet possible. I filled their…
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Do Chickens Gobble Up Fleas and Ticks Like Candy?
I’ll never forget the first time I learned that chickens eat bugs. I was 5 years old, trailing behind my dad as…
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Chickens and Fire Ants: Safe Snack or Fowl Faux Pas?
A keeper in Central Texas let her flock onto a fire ant mound three days after hitting it with Ortho Fire Ant…
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Can Chickens Eat Frogs? The Truth About Chickens & Frog Diets
Well, let me tell you about the time my buddy Keith and I found a bullfrog in the creek on my family’s…
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Can Chickens Eat Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms?
Alright friends, let me tell ya an even crazy story to kick things off. Just last weekend, me and ol’ Bessie my…
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Can Chickens Really Eat Their Own Eggs?
Back when I first got my little flock of chickens, I had no idea if they’d eat their own eggs or not.…
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I Fed My Chickens Their Own Liver – Ain’t Gonna Believe What Happened!
It was one of those picture perfect spring mornings here on the farm. The sun was shinin’ bright and warm through the…
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Can Chickens Chow Down on Chicken Wings?
Let me tell you ’bout the time my buddy Keith and I learned the hard way that chickens probably shouldn’t eat chicken.…
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Is It Really All Good to Give Your Chickens Chicken Broth?
You ain’t gonna believe what happened to me last weekend. I was out in the coop around 5pm on Saturday feedin’ the…
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Can Chickens Eat Their Own Egg Shells? A Shell-Shocking Truth
The other day on my farm was pure chaos! I went out to collect the eggs from the coop like usual. Normally…
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Can Chickens Eat Chicken Salad? Feeding Chicken to Chickens
Well, my cousin Bobby brought his new chickens Margaret and Elsie with him since his kids were beggin’ to show them off…
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Barred Rock vs Plymouth Rock: Which Chicken is Right for You?
Today I’ll be comparing the Barred Rock and Plymouth Rock chicken breeds. These dual-purpose birds are two of the most popular options…
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Barred Rock vs Dominique Chicken: Which Flock Member is Right for your Farm?
So the other day I was out feeding the chickens when I saw my Dominique Dottie and Barred Rock Bertha squaring up…












