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To Vaccinate or Not

Due to human SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), vaccination is constantly in the news and on the minds of people worldwide. Fortunately, scientists have developed…

How to Prevent Chickens from Eating Your Garden

To keep chickens out of a garden, use a fence at least 6 feet tall, since 4 feet will not stop determined…

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Making it Easy: Avoiding Sore Backs and Tired Muscles

Tending chickens comes with plenty of rewards, but lugging heavy water and feed isn’t one of them. Lifting also risks a sore…

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How Long do Hens Lay?

Homeowners with small backyard chicken flocks face a dilemma. As hens age they gradually lay fewer eggs. Eventually they decide it’s time…

Predator Protection

Is Something Stealing My Eggs?

Missing or broken eggs usually point to rodents, snakes, large predators like raccoons, young pullets breaking eggs, or too few nest boxes.…

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The Perfect Dust Bath

Have you noticed your chickens laying around in a dusty spot, kicking dust all over themselves? Chickens love to roll around in…

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Facts About Diatomaceous Earth & Pest Control

Today we’re going to discuss somewhat of a hot topic in the chicken world. It’s one of those topics that most chicken…

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Crows: Wild Guardians

A flock of free-range chickens strut around the yard on a sunny afternoon. They are busy pecking around, hunting for bugs in…

Egg Production

Broody Adventures

Chickens have minds of their own. Broodiness proves it. When a flock owner wants a broody to mother a new generation of…

Daily Care

VIDEO: Part 6- Dalia Taking Care of your Chickens Kids Raising Chickens

Dalia’s Chicken Care Tips for Kids Raising Chickens

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