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Seasonal Planning

VIDEO: Keeping Chickens Cool in Summer Heat

Predator Protection

Outfoxing the Fox

How to Protect Your Chickens From Predators The fox, the mortal enemy of the chicken. For as long as people have kept…

Seasonal Planning

Keeping Your Flock Cool

Hot Chicks: How to Keep Your Backyard Flock Cool When the Sun’s on Full Blast Summer: the season of sun, sweat, and…

Beat the Heat Summer Coloring Page

Staying cool the flock-approved way—with juicy watermelon and a shady spot! 🐔🍉☀️ Download this summer coloring page and bring the coop to…

Health & Wellness

Understanding the Growth Stages of a Hen: From Chick to Mature Layer

There is nothing better than getting little chicks. I love listening to their tiny peeps and spend hours just observing their behaviors.…

Egg Production

How to Candle an Egg (and Spot a Growing Chick!)

How to Candle an Egg and Track Chick Development It’s spring, and for many backyard chicken keepers, that means one thing: new…

Egg Production

How Many Eggs Does a Chicken Lay in a Day?

It’s spring, and you know what that means! Backyard flocks are booming. Thanks to rising egg prices, baby chicks are flying off…

Health & Wellness

What Are the Differences Between a Rooster and a Hen?

If you’re not familiar with backyard chickens, you might not automatically know the difference between a hen and a rooster. It’s something…

Health & Wellness

What is Sour Crop in Chickens and How to Treat It

I remember walking out to check on the girls one hot summer day a few years back. I do regular health checks…

Which Vegetables and Flowers Shouldn’t Be Started in Eggshells?

Eggshell Seed Starters: Best Plants and What to Avoid I remember having big dreams of starting my own seedlings and saving a…

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