Feeds for RTL Chickens

Brown laying hen standing outdoors

What to feed ready-to-lay (RTL) hens: a complete layer feed, free-choice calcium, clean water and limited treats, plus tips on splitting meals.

Royal Canin Urinary So Dog Food Review

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Royal Canin Urinary SO is a prescription dog food that helps dissolve struvite stones and lowers the risk of new stones. Learn how it works and what your vet needs to confirm first.

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Lemon Leaves?

Two brown and beige guinea pigs

Can guinea pigs eat lemon leaves? We don’t recommend it: citrus oils and pesticide residue are concerns. Here are safer greens and vitamin C sources.

Peckamix Wild Bird Food

Colorful hanging bird feeder with birdseed

What to look for in a wild bird mix like Peckamix: black oil sunflower, mealworms, nuts and fruit, and what to avoid. Check labels since blends change.

What Eats Ground Bees?

Birds, spiders, robber flies and wasps eat ground bees. Learn about their predators and what to do if you find a nest in your yard.

Chewy Wild Bird Seed

Yellow and black bird eating at a bird feeder

A practical guide to choosing wild bird seed: which seeds attract which birds, what to avoid, and how to shop smart.

Lizzie Mae Wild Bird Seed Review

Hanging bird feeder filled with seed for wild birds

Lizzie Mae’s is an Amish-run bird seed blender in Millersburg, Ohio. Here is what we know about the company and how to judge any bird seed blend.

Dodson & Horrell Chicken Feed

Hens eating from a feeder in a henhouse

Dodson & Horrell poultry feed explained: layer pellets versus mash, grower feed for young birds, and how to switch your flock to layer feed.