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Seasonal Planning

Does Cracked Corn Keep Chickens Warm?

We are having an unseasonably warm November and December is shaping up to be that way as well. However, we do live…

Egg Production

Tips to Keep Hens Laying in Winter

Winter can be a slow time for chickens. Some hens will take a permanent break from laying eggs, while a select few…

Advanced Topics

How Hoover’s Hatchery Breeds Healthy Chicks: Teaching Tuesday with Jon Alden

Every healthy chick that shows up at your door starts long before the egg hatches. In this Teaching Tuesday with Jon Alden,…

Egg Production

How to Make Deacon’s Famous Omelets!

Growing up, my dad traveled a lot. He was a traveling salesman who worked so hard to provide for his family, as…

Seasonal Planning

How to Make Thanksgiving Leftover Waffles

Happy Thanksgiving! I pray you’re able to spend time with friends and family this year. After the last couple of years, I…

Seasonal Planning

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Keeping Your Flock Comfortable in Chilly Conditions

Winter weather is quickly approaching here in northwest Indiana, so this means it’s time to prepare our coops for the season to…

Getting Started Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

James Bond Movie Title Fits Chickens

Back in 1983 swashbuckling and suave actor Sean Connery thrilled movie goers in the  James Bond spy movie, NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.  …

Egg Production

Egg Laying Tips to Keep Up the Egg Production

If you’re looking for egg laying tips to keep your chickens laying beautiful eggs all year, you’re in the right place. Nutrition…

Egg Production

My Favorite Ways to Eat Eggs

Growing up, I wasn’t much of an egg-eater.  In fact, I can clearly remember several times that eggs made me sick first…

Daily Care

My Favorite Toys for Chickens

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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