
Seasonal Care Tips for Backyard Chickens: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Keep your backyard chickens thriving through every season with these simple tips! From winter warmth to summer cooling, learn how to adjust your coop, feeding, and care routine. Boost your flock’s health year-round with protein-packed treats like Picky Neb’s dried mealworms and BSF larvae—perfect for energy, egg production, and molting. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken keeper or just starting out, this guide has you covered. Read on for easy, practical advice!
March 15, 2025
by Picky Neb
Sustainable Chicken Keeping
Sustainable chicken keeping is becoming increasingly popular as more people look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned backyard chicken keeper or just starting out, there are plenty of ways to make your flock more sustainable.
Posted in backyard chickens, education
April 28, 2023
by Picky Neb
How to Identify and Treat Common Chicken Illnesses
Here is an overview of common illnesses that affect backyard chickens, including symptoms and treatments for issues such as mites, lice, and respiratory infections.
Posted in backyard chickens, education
April 28, 2023
by Picky Neb
Creating a Chicken-Friendly Garden. Important Things to Know.
Do you want to create a garden that not only looks beautiful but also keeps your feathered friends happy? With a little bit of planning and creativity, you can create a garden that is both pleasing to the eye and safe for your backyard chickens to roam in.
Posted in backyard chickens, chicken garden, education
April 28, 2023
by Picky Neb
The Top 5 Ways to Use Mealworms and BSFL for Your Backyard Chickens
Train your chickens: Mealworms and black soldier fly larvae can also be used to train your chickens. By offering them as a reward for good behavior, such as going back to their coop at night, you can help reinforce positive habits and make training more effective.
April 28, 2023
by Picky Neb
How to Incorporate Mealworms and Black Soldier Fly Larvae into Your Chicken Feed
This article provides tips and advice on how to incorporate mealworms and black soldier fly larvae into your chicken feed, including recommended feeding amounts and frequency.
April 28, 2023
by Picky Neb