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Late winter. It is cold. Why in the world are my hens losing their feathers when they need every single one to…
Have you ever heard of Marek’s Disease? If not, today is your lucky day! You’ll learn all about the causes, if it’s…
Our lovely little mystery chicks have been growing and changing! At about 2 weeks of age, they outgrew their little brooder set-up…
For many years I have used pine shavings in my brooders and coop while raising backyard chickens. There are a few different…
We are kicking off this week with a giant, possibly record-breaking snowstorm here in Minnesota. Yikes! However, the good news is that…
CHICK JOURNEY PART ONE WEEKS 0-2 With the promise of Spring, comes the exciting prospect of new chicks on the farm! I…
Dust and chickens go together like macaroni and cheese. Flock Owners know their hens produce eggs for the kitchen and manure to…
I know some people thrive in the colder weather, enjoying the snow sports and getting outside as much as possible, but for…
Spring is a time of new beginnings, and for many people that means welcoming baby chicks into their homes. If you’re thinking…
Have you ever seen chickens rolling around in the dirt? That’s known as a dust bath, and it helps chickens keep their…
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