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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Can Chickens Eat Basil Leaves?
Let me tell you about the time my chickens went bonkers for basil in my herb garden. One sunny morning, I walked…
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Can Chickens Eat Barley Grass? My Funny Story Finding Out
Let me tell you about the time I tried feeding my chickens barley grass clippings. I had just planted a new patch…
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Can Chickens Chow Down on Asparagus Ferns?
Let me tell you about the time my prized rooster Rufus got into the garden and went to town on my wife’s…
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Can Chickens Eat Artichoke Leaves?
Let me tell you about the time last summer when I tried feeding my chickens some leftover artichoke leaves from dinner. I…
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🐣💡 17 Egg-cellent Tips and Ideas for Baby Chick Feeding 🌱🍼
I remember the first time I tried to feed my baby chicks. Picture this: a city slicker turned amateur farmer, standing in…
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Top 15.5 Chicken Coop Insulation Ideas
Let me tell you a funny story about myself and chicken coops. Last year I decided to finally start raising backyard chickens.…
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Top 10.5+ Predator Proof Chicken Coop Ideas
I still remember the first time I went out to the coop to find half my chickens gone. Planning the size? The…
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Top 15.5 Ideas for Prepping Your Chicken Coop for Winter
Man, I’ll never forget the first winter after I built my chicken coop. I thought those feathered ladies of mine would be…
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Can Chickens Eat Arrowroot Powder?
I’m Tanner and I grew up on a cattle ranch in Texas, so I know a bit about raising chickens and other…
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Can Chickens Eat Acorn Squash Seeds?
Last fall, I was out in the backyard building a new chicken coop when my wife yelled for me to come quick…
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Can Chickens Eat Honey Locust Pods?
Tanner here once again with another fun chicken fact for my fellow cluckers. Today we’re discussing if chickens can eat honey locust…
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Can Chickens Eat Honey Roasted Peanuts?
Well, let me tell you about the time I tried to feed my chickens honey roasted peanuts. It was a sunny spring…
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Can Chickens Eat Graham Crackers? Better Not — Here’s Why
Can chickens eat graham crackers? Better not. One is about as salty as cheddar and sweeter than bread; a shared corner is…
