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7 Affordable Ways to Make Your Chicken Coop Homey

We have all scrolled past those Pinterest-perfect chicken coops, the ones with more charm and architecture than some houses. They are beautiful,…

Getting Started The Move to the Coop

How Do Chickens Sleep?

Chickens are some of the most fascinating birds to watch. Their beautiful plumage, quirky personalities and pecking order are intriguing. From them…

Getting Started Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

How Long Do Chickens Live? A Guide to Chicken Lifespan

If you keep backyard chickens, or you are thinking about it, one of the first questions that comes to mind is a…

Daily Care Feed, Explained

How to Store Chicken Feed

You don’t need a fancy barn or coop to keep your feed organized! For years I spent so much time walking from…

All About the Dominique Breed: America’s Oldest Chicken

At first glance, you might mistake a Dominique for a Barred Rock. The two breeds share the same handsome black and white…

Daily Care Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

All About Chicken Feed: How Much, What to Avoid & Best Practices

This week, we’re talking all about chicken feed. This is a common question for new backyard chicken owners. There are so many…

Getting Started Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

Urban Chickens

Families frustrated by ordinances banning backyard chickens might be astonished to learn that flocks legally thrive in the Big Apple, America’s largest…

Egg Production

Chicken Coop Lighting in the Winter

I don’t know about you, but me and the girls are feeling this long winter month! While it’s been absolutely gorgeous with…

Advanced Topics

What is the Bloom on an Egg?

Chickens are absolutely incredible, and their ability to create and lay eggs is almost mind-blowing. Seriously, until we started raising backyard chickens,…

Seasonal Planning

How Cold Can Chickens Tolerate?

How to Keep Chickens Warm and Healthy Through Winter One of the most commonly asked questions I get while raising backyard chickens…

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