If you’ve been collecting eggs from your backyard chickens and noticed the shells are thin, fragile, or even missing altogether, you’re not alone. Thin eggshells							
			
				Backyard chicken keepers often wonder: How long do chickens live? Whether you raise hens for eggs, meat, companionship, or all three, understanding their average lifespan							
			
				If your hens suddenly stop laying, the first thing you might check is their feed. But one often overlooked cause of reduced egg production is							
			
				If you’re already fermenting feed for your chickens (or thinking about it), you’re likely someone who cares about giving your flock the best natural health							
			
				If you’ve ever found eggs in odd places around your coop or yard, you know how frustrating it can be when your hens refuse to							
			
				Raising chickens in the summer heat can be challenging, especially when it starts to affect egg production. When temperatures rise, your hens can experience heat							
			
				If you’ve noticed rodent activity around your chicken coop, you’re probably wondering:Can chickens get sick from eating rat poop? Unfortunately, the answer is yes —							
			
				Yes, chickens can eat grapes—and they love them! Grapes are juicy, sweet, and packed with nutrients that can benefit your flock when fed in moderation.							
			
    






