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Anyone tending a backyard flock knows that hungry predators are eager to convert a hen, or even a whole flock, into lunch.…
Most of us feed our grown flock of birds layer pellets. Layer pellets are a great food, containing most of what an…
Yes, but far fewer than people. The average chicken has fewer than 350 taste buds, compared with about 8,000 to 10,000 in…
Chickens sleep on roosts at night, settling in at dusk and sleeping until dawn, about 8 hours. They huddle together for warmth…
If you keep backyard chickens, or you are thinking about it, one of the first questions that comes to mind is a…
This week, we’re talking all about chicken feed. This is a common question for new backyard chicken owners. There are so many…
Chickens are comfortable down to about 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit and can handle subzero temperatures in a dry, well-ventilated, draft-free coop.…
The pecking order is the social ranking in a flock, from a top hen (the alpha) down to the bottom bird. Chickens…
People are familiar with mammal anatomy. After all, we are one. Dogs and cats are common companions and have body features, like…
Packed full of nutrients and vitamins, fresh pumpkins are a super food for your flock! Why not entertain your chickens AND yourself…
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