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Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens…
Easter Egg Trees were a big deal when I was kid in Germany. All the German families I knew loved heading outside…
In the last post on raising winter chicks, we talked about the benefits of starting chicks in the winter. This post will…
With Easter fast approaching, many of us backyard chicken owners are ready with baskets full of fresh eggs! Hens really start laying…
Most people think of spring as the ideal time to raise chicks, but chicks are available all year from Hoover’s Hatchery. There…
Frostbite in poultry is a real concern during the winter. Chickens, like people, are susceptible to frostbite. When the temperatures plummet and…
Chickens are farm superstars. They produce eggs almost daily. Some chickens have even been known to lay multiple eggs per day. They…
When an unexpected storm shuts down the power grid people are lucky. We can put a comfy fleece jacket over long johns…
I realize my chickens have no idea if it’s Valentine’s Day or not, but what chicken doesn’t love a special treat now…
Hurry! You’ve been invited to a friend’s house for a get together and you’re not sure what to bring? Well, maybe not…
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