Author: Tanner Barnsley
Tanner Barnsley is the pen name on Chicken Rise's backyard chicken guides: what is safe to feed a flock, breeds, coops and chicks. Chicken Rise is written by a small team under pen names; we are not vets, and if a bird is unwell, call an avian vet.
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Why Your Chickens Will Totally gobble Down Chicken – The Whole Pecking Deal
Alright friend, when I told ya about catching my girls chowing chicken the other day, looks like that piqued your curiosity! Well…
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You Won’t Believe If Chickens Can Really Chomp Down on Gizzards!
Last weekend I was out in the coop like any other Saturday, tossin’ out scratch and grain for the hens. But this…
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Can Chickens Really Enjoy Chicken Alfredo? I Ate it to Find Out!
I’m gonna tell ya a story about the time I fed my chickens some chicken alfredo leftovers and ended up eatin’ some…
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Will Your Chickens Really Flock to Chicken & Dumplings?
Me and Jake were just shootin’ the breeze on his front porch after a long day of work when all of a…
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Will Chickens Really Eat a Dead Chicken in Their Flock? The Disturbing Truth
Buddy, let me lay it all out for ya about that crazy night. It was pourin’ cats and dogs and the power…
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When Can Baby Chickens Start Eating Adult Chicken Feed? From Starter to Adult
I had just finished collecting the eggs from my backyard chicken coop when I noticed the little brood of new chicks cheeping…
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Can Backyard Chickens Eat Rotisserie Chicken Bones? The Truth About Feeding Chicken to Chickens
Alright friends, I’ve got a doozy of a story for y’all about a heck of an adventure I had with my flock…
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Buff Orpingtons vs. Speckled Sussex : A Battle for Your Backyard
Now I know the age-old question: fluffy Buff Orpingtons or speckly Sussex chickens? Which docile backyard beauties will rule the roost at…
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Buff Orpingtons vs Australorps: Which Backyard Chicken is Best?
I’ve been raising chickens in my backyard for nigh on 5 years now. You wouldn’t believe some of the antics those feathered…
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Can Chickens Eat Peanut Butter and Jelly?
Well folks, I learned the answer to this question the hard way. It all started one sunny spring afternoon when I was…
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Can Chickens Eat Dried Peas and Lentils? Cook Them First
Can chickens eat dried peas and lentils? Cook them first. Cooked peas and lentils are a fine treat; dried beans never go…
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Can Chickens Eat Beetroot Leaves and Stalks?
Well, let me tell you about the time I tried feeding my chickens beetroot leaves. It all started when I was cleaning…
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Can Chickens Eat Cantaloupe and Seeds?
Well, let me tell you about the time I tried to feed my chickens some leftover cantaloupe. As a newbie chicken owner…
