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I know some people thrive in the colder weather, enjoying the snow sports and getting outside as much as possible, but for…
If you’re new to raising backyard chickens, you may think I’m a bit crazy. However, if you’ve been doing this for a…
Have you ever seen chickens rolling around in the dirt? That’s known as a dust bath, and it helps chickens keep their…
With the cold weather officially here, the danger of frostbite rears its ugly head. Frost bite occurs when moisture in the air…
A good DIY winter feed mix uses layer pellets or crumble as the base, then adds extras like whole or cracked corn,…
Chickens are sensitive to swings in temperature, humidity, wind and storms, and these changes stress them. Extreme heat or cold can become…
Decorating for the holidays is a family tradition around here, and if you love your flock the way I do, that festive…
Perhaps the greatest joy that comes from keeping backyard chickens is the wonderful gifts hens leave in their nests. Some are huge.…
Molting is the yearly loss and regrowth of feathers, usually in the fall. Hens look ragged, may stop laying and can seem…
Do you know what the 10 most popular Thanksgiving dishes are? I had my suspicions and after a quick internet search, I…
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