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Egg Production

Who’s Laying

One day, on my way to work, I had customer call me at our family pet store and say, “I have all…

Seasonal Planning

DIY Winter Feed Mix

Winter can be a very enjoyable season to raise your chickens. One of my favorite winter pastimes is sitting on the front…

Seasonal Planning

Why the Weather Changing Causes Stress in the Flock

The weather is always changing, and for backyard chickens, that can mean a change in their stress levels. Chickens are incredibly sensitive…

Seasonal Planning

Is It Safe to Put a Christmas Tree in Your Chicken Coop?

Decorating for the holidays is a family tradition around here, and if you love your flock the way I do, that festive…

Daily Care

Comfy Nests

Perhaps the greatest joy that comes from keeping backyard chickens is the wonderful gifts hens leave in their nests. Some are huge.…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

All About the Cream Legbar Breed

It’s that time of year again when some folks are busy holiday shopping and others are already dreaming about spring gardens. Around…

Seasonal Planning

Winter Coloring Page

Health & Wellness

Molting

OH MY GOSH, EVERYONE! MY BIRDS LOOK AWFUL!!! I hope you are all staying strong through this time when you look at…

Seasonal Planning

What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers

The Thanksgiving feast has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the leftovers have to go to waste! In fact, there are…

Egg Production

All About the Olive Egger Chicken Breed

When I first started raising backyard chickens, I never gave much thought to egg color. I just pictured wandering out to the…

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