Every year when I hatch my chicks, I start them on regular feed, and also give them a little bit of weed greenery.
When they are old enough to be out in the yard, they have developed a taste for those weeds and devour them.
Rhianon Gill
Winona, Minnesota
Suggested Video
Suggested Podcast
Teaching Kids About Hatching Baby Chicks
Teach kids about hatching baby chicks in accessible, fun, and age-appropriate ways. Listen on to hear more about age-based egg hatching curriculum.
When to Stop Turning Chicken Eggs & Incubator Troubleshooting
Wondering when to stop turning chicken eggs, or how to adjust humidity in incubator? We’re here to help you troubleshoot when incubating eggs.
Raising Emus for Profit
Are emus dangerous? Why farm emus? Learn why your farmstead might benefit from raising emus for profit through harvesting emu oil, meat, and eggs.
Related Content
The Ragweed vs Goldenrod Difference
This is not ragweed! Learn the science of ragweed vs goldenrod.
What Is Mulch Used for?
Choose the right mulch for your garden project.
Productive Backyard Perennials
Find tips from readers for backyard perennials, indoor gardens for kids, repurposed gift wrap, and upcycled seed starting containers.
