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When we started raising chickens 14 years ago, we had a couple of roosters who would tootle around the yard with the…
The majority of people that own chickens get chickens so that they can have fresh, wholesome eggs. That’s a wonderful reason to…
Chickadees, sparrows, and most other birds go through life with just feathers on the top of their head. Some, like cardinals, have…
Patch’s Recovery After a Backyard Chicken Predator Attack
Winter is coming, which means egg production will slow down on our little farm. I know from history that I will run…
All of today’s hundreds of chicken breeds originated from wild birds stalking the jungles of Southeast Asia. Their distant ancestors were adapted…
WHY IS FEEDING OYSTER SHELLS SO IMPORTANT? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body…
If you’re just starting to raise chickens, a common question that gets asked is, “What is the best feed to give them?”…
At what age will my hens start and stop producing? Is there a breed that produces best? Is there a breed that…
You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘busy as a bee’. I think that ‘busy as a chicken’ should be just as relevant. Chickens…
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