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It’s spring, and you know what that means! Backyard flocks are booming. Thanks to rising egg prices, baby chicks are flying off…
Roosters are usually larger, with bigger combs and wattles, longer colorful tail feathers and pointed saddle feathers on the back. They crow…
Sour crop is a condition where the crop, the throat pouch that stores food, stops emptying and the contents ferment. Signs include…
The internet is full of beautiful chickens in magazine-worthy coops. But let’s be real, chickens are barnyard animals, and barnyard animals can…
Deworming chickens is an essential part of maintaining a healthy flock. Worm infestations can lead to weight loss, decreased egg production and…
It’s a cold January here in Minnesota and I’ve had a number of people reach out as to why their hens aren’t…
When to Switch Chicken Feed: A Healthy Flock Guide When to switch chicken feed is a common question for new backyard chicken…
Mini Predators: Protecting Chickens from Mice and Sparrows Mention the word predator to a backyard flock owner and they’ll likely conjure mental…
Chickens have been doing just fine surviving winters with humans for many hundreds of years. Long before the invention of electricity, chickens…
If you are looking for a completely free way to keep your coop clean and cozy this winter, raked leaves might be…
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