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Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has…
Guinea fowl are very interesting birds that people either love or hate. I first decided I wanted to add guineas to our…
Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to…
In 1874, Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter as a joke to suggest that adjusting waking hours during the summer would conserve candles. …
The term “chicken tractor” is commonly used in today’s circle of chicken collectors. No, we are not referring to the big green…
I am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years.…
When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry…
Spring is almost here! If you’re like me, you’re excited to add some chicks to your flock! (Personally, I am hoping to…
Years ago, on a visit to Hoover’s Hatchery, we spotted a bumper sticker that read, “Yep, I talk to my CHICKENS.” It…
Do you keep chickens just for the pleasure of having chickens? If so, you’re not alone. Many chicken owners keep chickens for…
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