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People ask me all the time how I have kept my flock so healthy this time around, and honestly, it has not…
Can I be honest with you? Plenty of keepers feel nervous about starting a flock, and often it’s because of a rough…
It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters…
It’s treat time! One of the most common questions backyard keepers ask is whether it’s okay to feed a particular food to…
Let’s be honest: mealworms look entirely disgusting to us. The crunchy brown worms seem thoroughly unappetizing to the human eye. To a…
I’m really excited about this week’s blog for two reasons. First of all, we get to talk about feeding our chicks as…
Like most birds, chickens love heights. Their natural perching instinct tells them to sleep up high where they feel safe from predators…
Warming chicken food can be a great help to your chickens during the winter. When the temperature gets really cold, don’t be…
If you’ve ever wondered how to spoil your flock or supplement their feed, you’re in good company. Even chickens love treats, and…
Congratulations, your chicks have arrived and they’re settled in the brooder. Now what? One of the very first things to watch for…
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