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If you have been searching for a chicken that turns heads the moment visitors walk up to your run, the Mystic Onyx…
There are many factors to consider when collecting eggs, from the breed of chicken to the time of year. But one of…
One day, on my way to work, I had customer call me at our family pet store and say, “I have all…
Perhaps the greatest joy that comes from keeping backyard chickens is the wonderful gifts hens leave in their nests. Some are huge.…
It’s that time of year again when some folks are busy holiday shopping and others are already dreaming about spring gardens. Around…
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I never gave much thought to egg color. I just pictured wandering out to the…
If you’re deciding on new chickens and what new breeds to add to your flock, egg color is probably one of your…
If you are dreaming up your first backyard flock, the Barred Plymouth Rock deserves a spot near the top of your list.…
If you have ever scrolled through breed guides dreaming about your next backyard addition, the Barnevelder chicken probably stopped you in your…
If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting…
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