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Parakeets make great pets. They are gentile and docile, easy to tame and they are a great addition to any family home. However, you may have considered releasing your parakeet to the wild. It could be down to a number of different factors but the question still remains; is this …
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Budgies can play an important, fulfilling role in you and your families lives. They are a great pet, are good companions and its nice to take care of them. One of the most devastating aspects of owning one is that they do not live forever. Knowing your budgie’s potential lifespan …
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If you are interested in getting a Parakeet, then you will likely want to know how long you can expect them to live. While age ranges will depend on a number of factors, there is a general life expectancy for each specific species of Parakeet. I’ve conducted some research and …
Keeping chickens is rewarding, but it can be heartbreaking if predators get to them. Truly devastating. However, with an awareness of all the main chicken predators, and an understanding of how to keep them away from your flock, you can sleep much easier at night and not live with that …
When it comes to keeping a flock of chickens, nothing is more vital than providing a safe, comfortable environment – particularly when the winter months roll in. As a seasoned chicken keeper, I can assure you that the shift from a standard coop door to an automatic one was a …
![What Can Chickens Eat [The Definitive Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/What-Can-Chickens-Eat-The-Definitive-Guide.png)
If you are new to chicken keeping, then one of the foremost questions you will have is what can, or should your birds eat? Heck, even experienced poultry keepers sometimes ponder if they can offer new foods. I get it. Having raised a flock in the past, I was always …
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Chickens love to consume a range of foods and scraps. They’re not particularly fussy when it comes to eating. But what about pineapple? Is this something we should give our chickens? Is it safe to do so and will they even enjoy it? So can chickens eat pineapple? Chickens can …
![Can Chickens Eat Banana? [Can This Fruit Be Fed Safely?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Can-Chickens-Eat-Banana_-Can-This-Fruit-Be-Fed-Safely_.png)
Chickens are notoriously greedy and will eat almost anything. The question naturally follows what is actually safe and healthy to feed them? What about bananas where do these stand? I decided to conduct some research into the topic which I would like to share with you today. Knowing the important …
![Can Chickens Eat Apples? [What About The Core, Seeds & Peels?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Can-Chickens-Eat-Apples-What-About-The-Core-and-Peels_-2.png)
If you own chickens and like to feed them scraps, you may be wondering about apples. Where do these fall? (no pun intended). Can you safely feed this fruit to your chickens and will they benefit by consuming them? What about the core and the seeds which are often cited …
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When referring to chickens, we often use the words chickens and hens interchangeably when talking about the same bird. Are chickens and hens completely different birds? Do chickens and hens have different attributes? What are the significant differences and similarities between these two? This is what we will be looking …
Your heart is set on keeping chickens. And you know you are going to need a chicken coop. But if money and budget is a concern, you are likely naturally wondering whether it is cheaper to make or buy a chicken coop. Besides, if you’ve spent any time thus far …
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If you keep chickens, then you’ll want to know about some of the foods you can offer safely as treats. Fruits are one such category. But what about cherries? Can you offer cherries to chickens; will they enjoy them and can they benefit from their consumption? So, can chickens eat …
Chickens and wolf spiders, in many situations, if you have one you also have the other. Chances are, your birds you may even attempt to eat them. In fact, you might have seen them doing so or afraid they might. But can chickens do so? Or are they a danger …
Are you looking for some chicken coop plans to house 50 chickens? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Besides, I can imagine you are feeling quite overwhelmed, right? What size does it need to be, what materials can you use to construct it, where should it even be placed? …
An essential aspect of keeping chickens, and setting your eggs-pectations, is knowing when a hen will go broody (a hen who has entered a hormone-driven state of nesting behavior.) Broody hens will attempt to hatch eggs, become increasingly territorial and aggressive, and reduce their egg-laying activity. So, it’s essential you …
![Do Chickens Attract Snakes_ [Considerations For Keepers]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Do-Chickens-Attract-Snakes_-Considerations-For-Keepers.png)
Owning a flock of chickens comes with a range of considerations. Keeping them safe and healthy is one thing, but you also need to consider your property and the effect that these birds can have. But what about snakes? Does having chickens increase or even cause the likelihood of snakes; …
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As a chicken owner, one of your responsibilities is ensuring they have all of their needs and requirements fulfilled. What about sunlight? How important is the sun and do chickens need or require sunlight to survive and thrive? Are there any effective substitutions for it and what are some of …
If you’re just embarking on your chicken-keeping journey, you’ll likely be curious about what you can and cannot feed them. Since hay is a dietary staple for many farm animals, it’s only natural to question whether you can, or should be feeding it. Will chickens even eat it, if offered? Are …
Chickens are great fun to keep. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Keeping chickens does come with its fair share of hazards. Even from your chickens themselves. That’s right; they can learn to love to peck their keepers! But why do they do this, and how can you prevent …
Are you searching for the perfect chicken coop plans that will allow you to accommodate your flock of 30 chickens? Well then, you’ve landed at the right spot. I bet you’re feeling a tad puzzled, aren’t you? Besides, there’s a lot to consider. Chances are you wondering about the dimensions, …
![Do Chickens Eat Slugs? [Will They And Is It Okay To Do So?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Do-Chickens-Eat-Slugs_-Will-They-And-Is-It-Safe-and-Okay_.png)
As a chicken keeper, one of the things you will need to consider is what they may attempt to eat when they roam. What about slugs? Can a chicken safely consume them, or will they pay the price? Perhaps you have observed one of your chickens eating one, or maybe …
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If you are thinking about the diet of your chickens, you may have wondered about mushrooms. Are these safe to provide and are there any benefits in doing so? What about the differences between wild and cultivated store-bought mushrooms? Is there a difference and what should you be aware of? …