Welcome to The Hearty Hen House
Hobby Farming at its finest!
I often read comments from people indicating some confusion in understanding the difference between chicken grit and oyster shell. Oyster shell and grit are two different products that accomplish two different things, and they are NOT interchangeable. Let’s take a look at the two products and their purposes.
If you are like me, one of the things you really enjoy doing is spoiling your chickens…with treats! It’s fun to watch the enthusiasm in my chickens when they greet me thinking I have yummy stuff just for them, and it’s fun to watch my roosters as they call all of their lady friends over when they think they have a special snack to share. Treat time appears to be an exciting time for my chickens and I’m sure it is for your birds too! What are some things we should know about treats for our birds?
Herbs are a good addition to a chicken’s diet. There are many health benefits associated with herbs such as aiding in the recovery from an illness, strengthening immune systems to prevent illness, and discouraging insects, pests and parasites. Different herbs have different aromatic and medicinal properties. I choose to use a more homeopathic approach in caring for my chickens, believing that prevention is the key to a healthy flock. For that reason I like to grow a variety of herbs, providing my birds with a balance of natural substances that promote overall good health.
