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Understanding the Autumn Molt in Backyard Chickens With the coming of autumn, leaves aren’t the only things falling. You may have noticed…
The long, warm days of summer are coming to a swift end. Just as quickly, you may have noticed a sudden drop…
Let’s be real, when we are out with our chickens, the best feeling in the world is when they want to be…
Did you know millions of baby chicks are shipped through the mail each year in the U.S.? You might be surprised that…
Free-Ranging Chickens: Pros, Cons, and Practical Tips If you’re wondering about free-ranging chickens, let me tell you about our experience! We have…
She’s beautiful. A classic. She has been a part of your flock for years and years. There is just one problem; she’s…
Chickadees, sparrows, and most other birds go through life with just feathers on the top of their head. Some, like cardinals, have…
Patch’s Recovery After a Backyard Chicken Predator Attack
All of today’s hundreds of chicken breeds originated from wild birds stalking the jungles of Southeast Asia. Their distant ancestors were adapted…
WHY IS FEEDING OYSTER SHELLS SO IMPORTANT? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body…
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