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Only the Best for Your Birds: The Benefits of Black Soldier Fly Larvae vs. Mealworms

by Mikayla Baxter March 15, 2023

If you've had chickens for any amount of time, you know that they love to eat insects! Dr. Mikayla is talking about the benefits of feeding your flock black soldier fly larvae versus mealworms and why you should care about the sour...

Posted in: backyard chicken, backyard chickens, backyard poultry, best treats for chicken, black soldier fly larvae, chicken, chicken behavior, chicken bird, chicken eating, chicken favorite treat, chicken feed, chicken food, chicken poultry, chicken treats, chickens, insects, mealworms, poultry treats, poultry treats with a purpose
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Chicken Behavior Explained: Socialization and Aggression

by Mikayla Baxter March 8, 2023

Chickens live within a social hierarchy called PECKING ORDER. Join Dr. Mikayla as she discusses your chickens' socialization behaviors (including aggression) and learn how you can help influence the stress in your flock.

Posted in: anxiety in chickens, backyard chicken, backyard poultry, chicken, chicken behavior, chicken bird, chicken hen, chicken hens, chicken treats, chickens, chickenstress, peckingorder, poultry treats, socialization
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Pumpkin Carving with Chickens

by Mikayla Baxter October 28, 2022

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Video Resources

Only the Best for Your Birds: The Benefits of Black Soldier Fly Larvae vs. Mealworms

Chicken Behavior Explained: Socialization and Aggression

Pumpkin Carving with Chickens