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Raising backyard chickens is one of life’s real joys. Before getting a flock, many of us scroll through social media dreaming about…
Every so often, a woman is spotted on a New York City sidewalk, leash in hand, walking a chicken. Ask her whether…
People ask me all the time how I have kept my flock so healthy this time around, and honestly, it has not…
It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters…
That moment when your spring pullets start laying their first eggs is one of the best parts of keeping chickens. After months…
A whole week in the great outdoors, and our Rudd Rangers are loving the extra space! Each weighs about a…
In many ways chickens are like people. Both species come in a dazzling array of sizes, body shapes and colors. On top…
Can I be honest with you? Plenty of keepers feel nervous about starting a flock, and often it’s because of a rough…
Ever heard someone called a spring chicken? That phrase has a real origin. It was once standard to start meat birds in…
Let’s be honest: mealworms look entirely disgusting to us. The crunchy brown worms seem thoroughly unappetizing to the human eye. To a…
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