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Egg Production

Can I Eat Fairy Eggs

Backyard chicken keepers love the little surprises their hens leave in the coop, and one of the most curious finds is the…

The Secret Life of Your Backyard Biome

Backyard Biome: Exploring the Ecosystem in Your Yard When you step outside into your backyard, it may look like just a patch…

Health & Wellness

What is the Benefit of Fermenting Chicken Feed?

Raising happy, healthy chickens often starts with what you feed them. One increasingly popular practice among backyard chicken keepers is fermenting chicken…

Getting Started Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

Never Say Never… Or Always

Justin Bieber’s song, NEVER SAY NEVER, applies to chickens. How can that be? Rich and Marion Patterson learned “how” with their new…

Downsizing A Flock

From time to time, we’ve had to downsize our flock. It’s emotional. Saying goodbye to the feathery friends who have generously given…

Chickens + Kids: The Perfect (and Slightly Chaotic) Backyard Team

Let’s be real—kids and chickens are basically made for each other. Chickens are funny little dinosaurs that poop eggs (magical, right?), and…

Egg Production

How Old Are Chickens When They Start Laying Eggs?

I’ll never forget the first time I thought my hen, Coco, laid her first egg. I was so excited I told the…

Seasonal Planning

Frozen Watermelon Kabobs for the Perfect Summer Chicken Treat

We’re in the thick of summer and boy is it hot! The girls are constantly looking for shade and digging deep into…

Egg Production

What Is the Rarest Color of Chicken Egg, and Who Lays It?

When most people picture chicken eggs, the familiar whites and browns come to mind first. But step into the world of backyard…

Predator Protection

Crows & Clucks: Should You Let the Backyard Goths Hang Out With Your Chickens?

Crows and Chickens: Pros, Cons for Backyard Flocks So you’ve got chickens. They’re fluffy, they’re fabulous, and they lay breakfast. But now…

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