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Youth & Poultry

Hundreds of articles and videos, organized the way Keepers already browse them.

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How to Blow Out Eggs

Easter Egg Trees were a big deal when I was kid in Germany. All the German families I knew loved heading outside…

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Easter Fun

With Easter fast approaching, many of us backyard chicken owners are ready with baskets full of fresh eggs! Hens really start laying…

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Taming Chickens

Have you ever stood in your yard and called your chickens? Have they ever come running like a herd of wildebeest across…

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Making Heart Shaped Eggs & Toast for Your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is almost here. Now, I know that many people don’t care for this holiday, but I don’t fall into that…

Why Your Kids Need Chickens

I’m a huge advocate for having children involved in raising livestock. One of the easier species of livestock to keep is chickens.…

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Elf on the Shelf Elf Eggs

Do any of you participate into the very popular Elf on the Shelf game leading up to Christmas? I enjoy scrolling through…

Fall Fun Activities with Chickens

Living in Minnesota, we are able to experience all four seasons. That’s one of the reasons I love living here! All of…

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Green Eggs and Ham Recipe: A Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Kids

If you are looking for a simple way to celebrate the holiday with the little ones, this green eggs and ham recipe…

Learning From Chickens Part 2

With coronavirus closing schools, millions of parents have unexpectedly become home school teachers. They are learning how valuable trained professional teachers are…

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Are You Smarter Than A Chicken

It seems as if winter won’t give it up, so we thought we would brighten up April by celebrating April Fools all…

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