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We are having an unseasonably warm November and December is shaping up to be that way as well. However, we do live…
Winter can be a slow time for chickens. Some hens will take a permanent break from laying eggs, while a select few…
Every healthy chick that shows up at your door starts long before the egg hatches. In this Teaching Tuesday with Jon Alden,…
Growing up, my dad traveled a lot. He was a traveling salesman who worked so hard to provide for his family, as…
Happy Thanksgiving! I pray you’re able to spend time with friends and family this year. After the last couple of years, I…
Winter weather is quickly approaching here in northwest Indiana, so this means it’s time to prepare our coops for the season to…
Back in 1983 swashbuckling and suave actor Sean Connery thrilled movie goers in the James Bond spy movie, NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN. …
If you’re looking for egg laying tips to keep your chickens laying beautiful eggs all year, you’re in the right place. Nutrition…
Growing up, I wasn’t much of an egg-eater. In fact, I can clearly remember several times that eggs made me sick first…
I’m sitting here giggling as I write this blog because I have a confession. Are you ready? I have always loved toys.…
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