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Daily Care

The Perfect Dust Bath

Have you noticed your chickens laying around in a dusty spot, kicking dust all over themselves? Chickens love to roll around in…

Advanced Topics

Facts About Diatomaceous Earth & Pest Control

Today we’re going to discuss somewhat of a hot topic in the chicken world. It’s one of those topics that most chicken…

Seasonal Planning

How to Keep Chickens Cool in Summer: A Backyard Flock Owner’s Guide to Beating the Heat

Chickens are good at a lot of things, like laying eggs, digging holes, and throwing a little attitude around, whether they are…

Daily Care

Harvesting Clean Eggs: Tips to Collecting Eggs That Don’t Require Any Washing

“To wash or not to wash” seems to be a big question when it comes to farm fresh eggs. Some people prefer…

Daily Care

How to Keep Flies Out of Your Coop: Simple and Effective Ways to Keep Your Coop Fly Free This Season

“Shoo fly shoo!” We all know this statement far too well. Keeping the flies out of your coop can seem like a…

Daily Care

VIDEO: Great American Coop Tour- Lori and Andy

Seasonal Planning

How to Help Your Flock Beat the Heat

Welcome to June, everyone! Summer is here and we couldn’t be more excited! I’ve said this before that one of the best…

Seasonal Planning

Raising Winter Chickens Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of the Winter Chickens Series! We are now several months into our winter chicken raising experience and loving…

Daily Care

VIDEO: Great American Coop Tour with Marnie and Jeff

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Egg Production

How to Stop Egg Eating

Most families tend a small backyard flock for the precious eggs hens generously give each day.  Few human foods are as delicious…

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