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 Honey?

I’ll never forget the time my Aunt Betsy’s prize-winning chickens got into her honey stores and made a sticky mess bigger than…
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Can My Chickens Chow Down on Dates and Rice Flour?

I grew up on a chicken farm in rural Alabama, so I know a thing or two about feeding those cluckers. Let…
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Can Chickens Eat Medjool Dates?

I’ll never forget the time my buddy Joey convinced me to let his chickens try some medjool dates. We were hanging out,…
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Can Chickens Eat Dried Dates?

Let me tell you about the time I tried to feed my chickens some dried dates. I had a huge Costco-sized bag…
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Can Chickens Eat Date Seeds?

I’ll never forget the day I first gave my chickens some dates. It was a hot summer afternoon in June and I…
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The Best Darn Alfalfa for Your Chickens

I gotta tell ya, I’ve been raising chickens on my little farm here for near 20 years now. And let me tell…
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Can Chickens Eat Dried Alfalfa?

I’ll never forget the time my pet chicken Pecker gobbled up a huge pile of dried alfalfa thinking it was her regular…
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Can Chickens Eat Horse Alfalfa Pellets

I remember the time my ol’ buddy Hank dared me to eat some horse alfalfa pellets, saying they were ‘nature’s cereal.’ So…
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How to Make Alfalfa Meal for Chickens

Let me tell you about the time I tried making my own alfalfa meal for my chickens. I just got my first…
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Can Chickens Eat Alfalfa Cubes?

Let me tell you a funny story about the time I tried feeding my chickens some new snacks. I had just bought…
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Can Chickens Eat Alfalfa Sprouts?

I’ve been raising chickens on my farm for over 10 years now. Just the other mornin’ I was chowin’ down on a…
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Can Chickens Eat Alfalfa?

Let me tell ya’ll about the time I tried feeding my chickens straight alfalfa. I’d heard that alfalfa can be good for…
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Do Chickens Chow Down After Sundown?

Let me tell you about the time I tried to sneak some midnight snacks from the henhouse. I tiptoed out there under…