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Do Ducks Need Bodies of Water?

Ducks are cute and fun fowl to keep on your homestead. They lay big, delicious duck eggs that are perfect for baking,…

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Raising Ducklings vs Chicks

If you have recently visited your local feed store and seen baby chicks and baby ducklings available, the impulse to get a…

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How Long Will Hens Stay Broody

Some chicken traits are both admirable and frustrating. Patience is an example. People often lack patience. They grit their teeth waiting at…

Getting Started Growing Up (Weeks 2 to 9)

Chicken Run Size: How Big Should an Outdoor Run Be?

Chickens love being outside. Give them a proper run, and they will lounge in the shade, scratch for tasty bugs and seeds,…

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All About Easter Egger Chickens: The Rainbow Egg Layers Your Flock Needs

If you have ever dreamed of collecting a basket of blue, green, pink, and olive eggs from your own backyard, then Easter…

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Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter

Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has…

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What is Chicken Tractor?

The term “chicken tractor” is commonly used in today’s circle of chicken collectors. No, we are not referring to the big green…

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Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known

I am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years.…

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Is it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?

When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry…

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Preparing for Baby Chicks

Spring is almost here! If you’re like me, you’re excited to add some chicks to your flock! (Personally, I am hoping to…

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When it is time to go from learning to Keeping, Hoover's has a complete selection of backyard poultry, hatched with care and shipped to your door or to a partner store near you.