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Most families have a rule about muddy boots: they come off in the garage before anyone tracks a mess inside. The same…
Our hens love their nests. They tuck themselves into a nest’s quiet confines and semidarkness to enjoy privacy until the magic moment…
Pin feathers are new feathers growing in during a molt. Each one is a pointed shaft wrapped in a waxy keratin sheath,…
Chickens should get antibiotics only for a clear bacterial infection diagnosed by a veterinarian, and only as that vet directs. Water-soluble antibiotics…
How Much Space Do Chickens Need for a Healthy Flock Raising happy, healthy chickens isn’t just about food and water—it’s about space.…
Homemade Chicken Feed: What Your Flock Needs to Thrive Backyard chicken keepers are some of the most resourceful people out there. A…
How to Keep Chicken Water from Freezing Safely in Winter Brrrr. It’s cold out. A new flock owner soon learns that subfreezing…
Molting is a natural and essential part of a chicken’s life! It’s when they shed old feathers and grow new ones. Some…
We need a steady supply of eggs from our backyard coop. Doing it successfully takes planning and requires tough decisions. Each spring…
Have you ever noticed at the end of a long, lazy day of foraging that your chickens have a little bulge in…
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