John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

How to chicken scratch?

Used in moderation, chicken scratch is unlikely to affect the health or laying capabilities of your hens. So if you notice a decline in health or decreased egg production, this may indicate you are giving too much scratch. Reduce the amount you are giving, or eliminate scratch completely. How important is chicken scratch to chickens? …

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Does chickens lay in winter?

In Eggs, Chickens generally don’t lay eggs in the winter because there’s not enough sunlight to stimulate the ovary to release a yolk. New chicken keepers usually start with baby chicks in the spring. Another common query is “Do chickens stop laying in winter?”. One source proposed the reason why most chickens stop laying eggs …

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How chicken salt is made?

As every Australian knows, chicken salt is the ultimate savoury seasoning. To make chicken salt, roast skins in a hotel pan at 175C until they’re all brown and roasty. Strain off the fat and simmer the skins in stock until it reduces completely, then dehydrate the skins. His original chicken salt included onion powder, garlic …

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How to chicken coop?

You can find chicken coops online, in pet shops or at nearby ranch supply stores. A standard chicken needs 4 square foot of floor space in the coop and 8 square foot in the run. Set up the coop once delivered. What is meant by setting up the coop is constructing it if it wasn’t …

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