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 My Backyard Chickens Chow Down On Dried Peas and Lentils?

Now I know what you’re thinking – why the heck would I wanna feed my feathered ladies something weird like dried peas…
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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…
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Can Chickens Truly Feast on Cheese and Chickens Alike?

I was out in the coop the other day collecting eggs when Clucky, my top hen, nearly pecked my hand off. Turns…
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Can Chickens Eat Prawn Heads and Shells?

Well, let me tell you about the time my buddy Dave and I thought it would be a good idea to feed…
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Can Chickens Chow Down on Dried Fruits and Nuts?

Well folks, I learned this lesson the fun way. I was out in my coop collecting eggs when I heard some commotion.…
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Can Chickens Eat Hamster & Gerbil Food?

Well, let me tell you about the time my daughter came running into the house yelling that our chickens got into the…
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Can Chickens Eat Oats and Honey Granola?

Well, let me tell you about the time I tried to give my chickens some leftover granola from my breakfast. As someone…
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Can Chickens Eat Bell Peppers and Their Seeds?

Well, let me tell you about the time I tried feeding my chickens leftover bell peppers. As you’ll soon find out, curiosity…
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Can Chickens Eat Oranges and Peels?

Well folks, I learned the hard way that chickens will eat pretty much anything you put in front of them. A few…
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Can Chickens Chow Down on Cooked Rice and Beans?

I’ll never forget the time my buddy Ryan and I tried to get creative with feeding my backyard chickens. We had a…
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Can Chickens Chow Down on Celery and Carrots?

I’ll never forget the day I first offered my backyard flock some vegetable scraps. I had just chopped up some carrots, celery,…
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Can Chickens Eat Apple Cores and Seeds?

Well folks, I learned the hard way that those apple cores from my daily snacks are not always a tasty treat for…