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Get a Grip: Handling Your Chickens, the Safe and Proper Way

Chickens – little creatures that you just want to pick up and show ALL the affection. While they do not seem to…

Seasonal Planning

Understanding the Autumn Molt

in Backyard Chickens With the coming of autumn, leaves aren’t the only things falling. You may have noticed some of your flock…

Egg Production

Why Chickens Slow Down Laying in the Fall

The long, warm days of summer are coming to a swift end. Just as quickly, you may have noticed a sudden drop…

Health & Wellness

Support the Health + Vitality of Your Chickens With Snacks!

Let’s be real, when we are out with our chickens, the best feeling in the world is when they want to be…

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Why can poultry be shipped through the mail?

Did you know millions of baby chicks are shipped through the mail each year in the U.S.?  You might be surprised that…

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Why do Chickens Roost?

When you’re building a chicken coop, one of the pieces of advice that you’ll find is to build your chickens a roost. …

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Free-Ranging Chickens

Free-Ranging Chickens: Pros, Cons, and Practical Tips If you’re wondering about free-ranging chickens, let me tell you about our experience! We have…

Daily Care

The Old Hen

She’s beautiful. A classic. She has been a part of your flock for years and years. There is just one problem; she’s…

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5 Common Myths About Roosters

When we started raising chickens 14 years ago, we had a couple of roosters who would tootle around the yard with the…

Daily Care

Do you Need Anything in a Nesting Box?

The majority of people that own chickens get chickens so that they can have fresh, wholesome eggs.  That’s a wonderful reason to…

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