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The long, warm days of summer are coming to a swift end. Just as quickly, you may have noticed a sudden drop…
She’s beautiful. A classic. She has been a part of your flock for years and years. There is just one problem; she’s…
The majority of people that own chickens get chickens so that they can have fresh, wholesome eggs. That’s a wonderful reason to…
Winter is coming, which means egg production will slow down on our little farm. I know from history that I will run…
All of today’s hundreds of chicken breeds originated from wild birds stalking the jungles of Southeast Asia. Their distant ancestors were adapted…
WHY IS FEEDING OYSTER SHELLS SO IMPORTANT? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body…
At what age will my hens start and stop producing? Is there a breed that produces best? Is there a breed that…
Most backyard chicken keepers keep just enough chickens to supply eggs for their families. However, there are a good number of us…
Homeowners with small backyard chicken flocks face a dilemma. As hens age they gradually lay fewer eggs. Eventually they decide it’s time…
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