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Chickadees, sparrows, and most other birds go through life with just feathers on the top of their head. Some, like cardinals, have…
Patch’s Recovery After a Backyard Chicken Predator Attack
All of today’s hundreds of chicken breeds originated from wild birds stalking the jungles of Southeast Asia. Their distant ancestors were adapted…
WHY IS FEEDING OYSTER SHELLS SO IMPORTANT? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body…
If you’re just starting to raise chickens, a common question that gets asked is, “What is the best feed to give them?”…
At what age will my hens start and stop producing? Is there a breed that produces best? Is there a breed that…
We’ve all heard of the old term: pecking order. The truth is, the pecking order is a very real thing in a…
You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘busy as a bee’. I think that ‘busy as a chicken’ should be just as relevant. Chickens…
Welcome to the dog days of summer where the weather is hot, hotter, and hottest. You might worry more about keeping your…
While I hope that you haven’t had to deal with too many traumatic issues in your coop, chicken injuries and illness are…
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