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Chicken Care

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

Seasonal Planning

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Keeping Your Flock Comfortable in Chilly Conditions

Chickens are cold hardy because their feathers work like a down jacket. Winterize by sealing drafts without blocking ventilation, keeping humidity low,…

Getting Started Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

James Bond Movie Title Fits Chickens

Back in 1983 swashbuckling and suave actor Sean Connery thrilled movie goers in the  James Bond spy movie, NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.  …

Egg Production

Egg Laying Tips to Keep Up the Egg Production

If you’re looking for egg laying tips to keep your chickens laying beautiful eggs all year, you’re in the right place. Nutrition…

Daily Care

My Favorite Toys for Chickens

I’m sitting here giggling as I write this blog because I have a confession. Are you ready? I have always loved toys.…

Egg Production

Tips and Tricks to Get Your Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting Boxes

Encouraging chickens to lay in their nesting boxes is sometimes easier said than done. While many chickens will naturally gravitate to their…

Daily Care Feed, Explained

Try the Chicken E-lixir Challenge!

If you know me at all, you know that I’m always up for a good challenge! I know quite a few people…

Egg Production

Reasons Birds Stop Laying

If you’re raising chickens, one of the reasons that you probably started with chickens is so that you could have fresh eggs. …

Seasonal Planning

Making Up for Cold Weather Foraging

All spring and summer long, our flock takes care of us. They give us tons of eggs on very little feed. If…

Daily Care

VIDEO: Chicken Chore Day

Daily Care

How to Hold a Chicken

To hold a chick, rest one hand over its wings so it cannot flap or jump, and cradle its feet with the…

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