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 Eat Honeysuckle? A Sweet Treat Your Flock Will Love

As a backyard chicken keeper for over 5 years now, I’m always looking for new and exciting treats for my feathered ladies.…
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Hibiscus on the Hen Menu: What You Need to Know

I know you’re all dying to know if chickens can chow down on hibiscus flowers. Well, as someone who has kept chickens…
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Can Chickens Eat Hummus? The Tasty Truth

As I was puttering around my backyard chicken coop the other day, filling up the feeders with my usual mix of organic…
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Can Chickens Eat Hamburger? The Juicy Truth Revealed

As I was grilling up some juicy hamburgers the other day, my chickens came running over, clucking excitedly. They seemed really interested…
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The Risks & Rewards of Hot Dogs : A Chicken Chow-Down

As a farm kid growing up in rural Iowa, I’ve had my fair share of crazy experiences with chickens. And let me…
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Can Chickens Eat Flies? A Bug Bounty Your Hens Will Love

As I was tending to my flock one sunny afternoon, I watched in amusement as one of my hens snatched a fly…
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Ferns on the Menu: What You Need to Know About Chickens & Foliage

Tanner here with the down and dirty on whether chickens can eat ferns. As a backyard chicken keeper always looking to supplement…
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Can Chickens Eat Strawberries With Mold?

Tanner here, coming to you live from my backyard chicken coop in sunny Houston, Texas. I’ve got an important question on the…
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Spring Onion Delight: Can Chickens Eat Spring Onion Leaves?

As a backyard chicken keeper of over 5 years, I get a ton of questions about what chickens can and can’t eat.…
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What Happens if Chickens Eat Sage and Onion Stuffing? Will it Make Them Sick

As Thanksgiving approaches, I’ve been doing a lot of planning for the big meal. My family always requests my famous sage and…
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Can Chickens Eat Onion Stalks? Cluckin’ Good Choices

I’ve got a funny story for you about the time I tried to feed my chickens some onion stalks. See, I had…
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Can Chickens Eat Onions & Tomatoes? Chickens’ Delight

I’ve got an embarrassing story to share about the time I learned an important lesson about what chickens can and cannot eat.…
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Can Chickens Eat Seasoned Potatoes?

Now I know chickens will peck and scratch at just about anything you put in front of them. But as an experienced…