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Poultry Health

Hundreds of articles and videos, organized the way Keepers already browse them.

Seasonal Planning

Preventing Frostbite

With the cold weather officially here, the danger of frostbite rears its ugly head. Frost bite occurs when moisture in the air…

Seasonal Planning

DIY Winter Feed Mix

Winter can be a very enjoyable season to raise your chickens. One of my favorite winter pastimes is sitting on the front…

Seasonal Planning

Why the Weather Changing Causes Stress in the Flock

The weather is always changing, and for backyard chickens, that can mean a change in their stress levels. Chickens are incredibly sensitive…

Health & Wellness

Molting

OH MY GOSH, EVERYONE! MY BIRDS LOOK AWFUL!!! I hope you are all staying strong through this time when you look at…

Seasonal Planning

What Thanksgiving Leftovers Are Safe To Feed My Chickens?

Do you know what the 10 most popular Thanksgiving dishes are? I had my suspicions and after a quick internet search, I…

Daily Care

Choosing the Best Litter and Bedding

Health & Wellness

Time to Say Goodbye

Anyone who has kept a backyard flock eventually faces a dilemma. As hens age their egg laying slows. Eventually it nearly stops.…

Seasonal Planning

Feeding Your Chickens Pumpkins for a Fall Treat

Have you seen the latest craze? People everywhere are feeding their chickens pumpkins! It’s a challenge to see if your flock can…

Health & Wellness

Molting Chickens? Here’s How to Help

You walk into your backyard and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight loss journey. Feathers are everywhere and…

Seasonal Planning

Prepping for Winter

Well, well, well, look who has showed up! FALL! Which means for us flock tenders we have to start the preparation for…

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