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Can I be honest with you? Plenty of keepers feel nervous about starting a flock, and often it’s because of a rough…
It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters…
That moment when your spring pullets start laying their first eggs is one of the best parts of keeping chickens. After months…
A whole week in the great outdoors, and our Rudd Rangers are loving the extra space! Each weighs about a…
In many ways chickens are like people. Both species come in a dazzling array of sizes, body shapes and colors. On top…
Ever heard someone called a spring chicken? That phrase has a real origin. It was once standard to start meat birds in…
Let’s be honest: mealworms look entirely disgusting to us. The crunchy brown worms seem thoroughly unappetizing to the human eye. To a…
It’s treat time! One of the most common questions backyard keepers ask is whether it’s okay to feed a particular food to…
I’m really excited about this week’s blog for two reasons. First of all, we get to talk about feeding our chicks as…
Like most birds, chickens love heights. Their natural perching instinct tells them to sleep up high where they feel safe from predators…
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