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Seasonal Planning

Happy National Egg Day!

Happy National Egg Day! I know…I realize it seems like there is always something to celebrate, and sometimes I lose track of…

Advanced Topics

How to Keep Chicken Water from Freezing in Winter

Just like us, chickens enjoy sipping cool, clean water throughout the day. What surprises many new flock owners is how much they…

Daily Care

How to Control Flies in Your Chicken Coop with Coop Recuperate™

Summer is finally here, and there is so much to love about it after a long, cold winter. The warmth, the sunshine,…

Seasonal Planning

Flock Fixer™ Frozen Treats!

Hey everyone! If you live in the upper Midwest like I do, you understand my need to not complain about the heat…

Getting Started

Demystifying Chicken Feed

When it comes to food, chickens are just like people. Both need a nutritious well-balanced diet to be both healthy and productive.…

Egg Production

Got Soft Eggshells? Here’s How to Help

Can you believe we are in the middle of the summer already? If you are like our house, you have eggs coming…

Daily Care Coop Cleaning

Coop Spring Cleaning: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Healthy Flock

Spring can be slow to arrive, especially across the Midwest, where late snowstorms and cold snaps stretch well into April. But once…

Getting Started The Brooder Setup

Setting up a Brooder

Hey everyone! Today I am going to be talking about how to set up a brooder for your baby chicks. Getting baby…

Daily Care Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

The Deep Litter Method for Chicken Coops: A Beginner’s Guide

Let’s talk about poop. It is not the most glamorous part of raising backyard chickens, but it is the part that never…

Seasonal Planning

Handling Frozen Eggs in Your Nest Boxes

It’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota and temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Many people question my choice to live here,…

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