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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Rhode Island Red vs Red Star: Which Chicken is Right for You?
As a backyard chicken keeper for over 5 years, I’m often asked which breed is best. My go-to answers are usually Rhode…
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Rhode Island Red vs Plymouth Rock: Which Chicken Breed Is Right For You?
As a backyard chicken keeper for over 10 years, I’m often asked which breed is best. That’s a loaded question with no…
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Rhode Island Red vs New Hampshire Red: Which Chicken Breed is Right For You?
Now I know what you’re thinking – chickens, really? But let me tell you, ever since my wife brought home those first…
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Rhode Island Red Delights: A Step-by-Step Feeding Guide for Optimal Health
Now I know what you’re thinking – “Tanner, you ain’t no chicken farmer, what do you know about feeding Rhode Island Reds?”…
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Top 11.5+ Tips for Rhode Island Red Egg Production
Let me tell you a funny story about the time I first got into raising Rhode Island Red chickens. I was young…
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Can Chickens Eat Frozen Peas? Chickens on Ice
I know, it seems like a simple yes or no question, but as with most things chicken-related, there’s a bit more to…
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Can Chickens Eat Zucchini and Cucumbers?
I’ve had my fair share of adventures trying to figure out what I can and can’t feed my backyard chickens. There was…
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Do Chickens Have X and Y Chromosomes? No — Z and W, and the Hen Decides
Do chickens have X and Y chromosomes? No: Z and W. Hens are ZW, roosters ZZ, so the hen decides each chick’s…
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Can Chickens Eat Strawberries and Blueberries?
I’ve been raising chickens in my cozy Austin backyard for over 5 years now. Let me tell you, those feathered ladies bring…
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Can Chickens Eat Old Carrots? Garden Scraps to Chicken Treats
Now I know what you’re thinking – who cares if chickens can eat old carrots? Well let me tell you, as someone…
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Can Chickens Eat Canned Peas and Carrots?
As you know, I’ve got a small backyard flock of five hens that constantly keep me on my toes. They’ve definitely taught…
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The Cake Debate: Can Chickens Eat Carrot Cake?
Last weekend I was visiting my grandma on her farm in the beautiful countryside of Kentucky. She wanted to use up some…
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Can Chickens Eat Too Much Greens?
When I first got my little flock of 6 Rhode Island Red backyard chickens, I didn’t know much about what to feed…
