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A Real Story: Bleu the Silkie A number of years ago, I hatched a small group of Silkies in an incubator. That…
Most families have a rule about muddy boots: they come off in the garage before anyone tracks a mess inside. The same…
Hoover’s Easy Clean Coop: Less Maintenance, Happier Flocks After more than 80 years of raising chickens, we know exactly what was wrong…
When it comes to eggs, not all are created equal. I never fully understood just how different they could be until I…
Our hens love their nests. They tuck themselves into a nest’s quiet confines and semidarkness to enjoy privacy until the magic moment…
Keeping chickens in the city brings fresh eggs and wholesome fun—but it also comes with a soundtrack that’s surprisingly lively. Chickens aren’t…
Pin Feathers in Chickens: What They Are and How to Help If you’ve ever seen your chickens looking a bit rough—sporting more…
Antibiotics for Chickens: When to Use Them Safely Every backyard chicken keeper dreams of a happy, healthy flock, strutting through the grass…
Pasty Bottom in Chicks: Causes, Fixes and Prevention It’s a rite of passage for new chicken owners—thinking you’ve got the cozy brooder…
How Much Space Do Chickens Need for a Healthy Flock Raising happy, healthy chickens isn’t just about food and water—it’s about space.…
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