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If you have spent any time raising backyard chickens, you already know the coop gets most of the attention. The run, though,…
Chickens are omnivores, which means that they need to eat both plants and animals, usually in the form of insects. Eating both…
Featuring Dr. Jessica Fox We are going to tackle a topic today that I haven’t had firsthand experience in but I feel…
I remember spending time out in the coop one day. Well, this is most days for me. I love to sit and…
Your chicks have arrived, your coop is built, and now you want to give your flock the best possible life. The trouble…
I love to see people’s reactions when they ask how I bathe my chickens. When I tell them that chickens love to…
Your chickens may be pretty and clean themselves, but without your help, they probably won’t keep their coop clean. Cleaning the coop…
Have you ever walked near one of your hens and she suddenly hunkers down to the ground with her wings slightly open?…
You’ve successfully raised your fluffy, sweet chicks into beautiful hens. Your hens have started to lay and you can’t wait to crack…
Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens…
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