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It never ceases to amaze me how great my chickens are at digging holes! They love to scratch around, wiggle down and…
How to Protect Free-Range Chickens from Predators Safely I remember when I first started with chickens. I had four laying hens and…
Flies are an ugly part of every homestead. Whether you have 3 backyard hens or 100 free ranging jungle fowl, flies come…
Spring is a wonderful time to add fresh freebies to your flock’s diet! Here are some flowers that are safe for your…
Summer’s dog days can be brutal. Plants droop, wildlife slips off to the shade, and people retreat into air-conditioned comfort. But what…
I remember when our son, Jett, decided to raise a few broiler chickens. He did all the right things and took care…
It’s springtime! And for many of you that means the exciting time of bringing home new chicks and eventually integrating them into…
Hens lose feathers for ordinary reasons: age and the nutrient drain of laying, the annual molt, broodiness, rooster mating, crowding and feather…
Have you ever heard of Marek’s Disease? If not, today is your lucky day! You’ll learn all about the causes, if it’s…
Manage chicken coop dust by wetting or trapping it instead of blowing or vacuuming it. Wipe surfaces with a damp sponge and…
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