Dec 1, 2017moldy foodMolds produce mycotoxins which can be harmful or even deadly to chickens. So make sure the grain is carefully stored and mold free when...
Dec 1, 2017What to feed chickens? - part 1The variety of choices found in feed stores can be overwhelming: pellets or grains, conventional or organic, soy or not... And it becomes...
Nov 1, 2017pumpkinsChickens love pumpkins! Pumpkins are super nutritious, they are full of fibers, minerals, and vitamins. And now is the season to get...
Nov 1, 2017It's our 1-year anniversary!♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ chicken dance music♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ One year ago, Clorofil became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ♩ ♫ ♬ That same month, we published our...
Oct 1, 2017roostingRoosting is another basic behavior in chickens. They get together to sleep at night. And because they are quite vulnerable when they...
Oct 1, 2017Introducing new chickensChickens are like potato chips... You can never just have one... or even two. But adding new chickens to an existing flock is not as easy...
Sep 1, 2017Pecking orderEver seen your chickens bickering with each other? It usually happens around a valuable resource like the feeder, the favorite nest box,...
Aug 1, 2017DIY coopWe would like to thank our friend Dan for his help with this newsletter. Chickens don’t require much gear, but they do need a coop. A...
Aug 1, 2017dust-bathingDust-bathing is a basic behavior in chickens. They dig out bowls in the soil, flap their wings and kick their legs to cover all their...
Jul 1, 2017Cool chickensWhen temperatures reach the 80s, we slow down. We put on our shorts and flip flops, sit by the pool, and sip on a margarita. We need to...
Jul 1, 2017sun-bathingSun-bathing is one of the essential chicken behaviors. You will see them laying on their sides in a warm and sunny spot with a leg and a...