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It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters…
That moment when your spring pullets start laying their first eggs is one of the best parts of keeping chickens. After months…
Ever heard someone called a spring chicken? That phrase has a real origin. It was once standard to start meat birds in…
If you keep backyard hens, you know the feeling. The cute bucket by the stovetop is overflowing, there’s a tote filling up…
Let’s be honest: mealworms look entirely disgusting to us. The crunchy brown worms seem thoroughly unappetizing to the human eye. To a…
It’s treat time! One of the most common questions backyard keepers ask is whether it’s okay to feed a particular food to…
I’m really excited about this week’s blog for two reasons. First of all, we get to talk about feeding our chicks as…
Welcome to my kitchen! Today we’re going to be talking about all things eggs! One of the biggest reasons people get into…
Like most birds, chickens love heights. Their natural perching instinct tells them to sleep up high where they feel safe from predators…
Visitors to Hawaii’s island of Kauai are surprised and often delighted to spot chickens nearly everywhere. Kauai’s wild chickens lead strings of…
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