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Chickens
At Kuckucksmuehle we decided to get a couple of Marans chickens.
Research topics
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General features
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Care requirements
Coop and fence
Chickens are vulnerable animals and need protection. As we have to count with our neighbours Ms. Raccoon an Mr. Fox, we installed a coop and a fence. Because chickens are more likely to be attacked during the night, the door of the coop must be closed every evening.
Chicken diet
Chickens eat a lot of different things. There are, however, important things to know about their diet.
What you should never give to the chickens, because it might kill them:
- Dried or raw beans
- Moldy food
- Avocado skin or stone (flesh is OK in moderation)
- Green potatoes or green tomatoes
- Chocolate
What they don't like:
- Onion
- Raw potato (apparently)
What you can give:
- Eggshell (yes, nature is strange)
- Bread, rice, noodles, …
What they love:
- Worms