#NewResearchAlert
"Dried black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) as environmental enrichment for laying hens – a full-scale commercial study" by Tahamtani et al. Get the full paper here: www.applied-ethology.org/iqs/cpti.23/...

#blacksoldierflylarvae #environmentalenrichment #layinghens

I joke, BUT chickens really are part of the family and a great investment! MINE MIND! It's called control through fear!
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#raisechickens #henhouse #layinghens #eggs #rooster #chickencar #chickenshit #chickencare

Here's some GREAT chicken tips if you're thinking about getting your own! It's not rocket science, but my chickens behave! rumble.com/v6yn2xc-chic... #chickens #hen #rooster #eggs #layinghens #knoxvillearms #9mm @eggs2pricey.bsky.social

The hens have covered about 5 acres of pasture so far this season, foraging and fertilizing as they go.

#pastureraised #organic #hens #layinghens #hensonpasture #pasturepoultry #pasturedeggs #pasture #chickens #poultry #eggs #organiceggs #organicfood #localfood #smallfarm #localfarm #cleanfood

Isabella is one of thousands of “spent” laying #hens transported to #slaughter in over 30 °C heat—crammed into scorching metal crates. She spent her short life laying #eggs nonstop. The toll this has taken on her body is clearly visible. #animaltransport #layinghens #Italy

Trying out nest box pads instead of loose straw, leaves, or mulch. We'll see how they like it!

#homestead #homesteading #chickens #layinghens

The new chickens are settling in quite well. Hopefully they will start laying soon but in the meantime will just enjoy them. #chicken #layinghens #farm #homestead #novascotia #maritimefarmer #chick #madeinthemaritimes

This will help us demonstrate the positive welfare opportunities within organic systems and support farmers to improve further, maintaining our position as the UK's leading animal welfare standards 💪

#AnimalWelfare #AGoodLife #DairyCows #LayingHens #PositiveWelfare

Happy little foragers in action!

You can grab a dozen or two of their tasty eggs at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market, on the village green in Hamilton, NY. This Saturday (and every Saturday all summer), 8am to 1pm.

#eggs #pastureraised #organic #farmfresh #localfood #organicfood #layinghens #chickens

The girls are enjoying the warmer weather!

#chickens #backyardchickens #flock #layinghens #homesteading

Looks like the chooks are enjoying their new woodland environment! #chickens #layinghens #hens #selfsuficiency #permaculture #regenerativeagriculture

This is Mz. Frizz. She’s rallying the ladies to get back to consistent laying now that humans have decided eggs are soooo valuable. They’re trying to save up to buy a new coop in Europe.

#Fucktrump #FDT #fuckMAGA #organicfood #pastureraised #eggs #layinghens #feedingtheresistance

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by these fires ❤️
#backyardfarm #chickens #backyardhens #layinghens #spencerpratt #heidimontag

@rebeccagrut.bsky.social ’s poster is up at the #asabwinter2024😃 Stop by to learn about how to study #prosocial behaviour in laying hens 🐔🐣 Do hens help their friend get a treat?
#layinghens