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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…

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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…

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Is It Safe to Put a Christmas Tree in Your Chicken Coop?

Decorating for the holidays is a family tradition around here, and if you love your flock the way I do, that festive…

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Winter Coloring Page

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What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers

The Thanksgiving feast has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the leftovers have to go to waste! In fact, there are…

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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…

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Thanksgiving Coloring Activity

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A Taste of Fall

Fall is a cozy time of year full of baked treats, pumpkin spice lattes and rich foods. While we love all these…

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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…

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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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