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For all their many benefits, a backyard chicken flock presents one problem for families who love to travel. Chickens need care every…
6 Ways to Tell Hen or Roo Let me kick off this blog with a quick disclaimer: I’m no pro at determining…
It was a coop cleaning weekend around here and let me tell you, that is a chore that feels so good to have…
We all want to ensure our backyard flocks are as healthy as possible. Many of us get into raising chickens primarily for…
In the world of backyard chicken care, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become the latest craze. Many owners tout its health benefits,…
Anyone tending a backyard flock knows that hungry predators are eager to convert a hen, or even a whole flock, into lunch.…
Guide: Water, Niacin, and Healthy Feed There is a saying that chickens are the “gateway drug,” of livestock. Many of us have…
It’s no secret I love talking to people about all things chickens. I get so many great questions from people who are…
Most of us feed our grown flock of birds layer pellets. Layer pellets are a great food, containing most of what an…
Today, we get to talk about a fascinating topic. I get asked quite often about things chickens can and cannot eat and if…
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