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How to Handle Cracked Eggs During Incubation Safely Incubating eggs is an exciting but sometimes stressful journey. I’ll never forget the first…
is a fun and educational activity for both children and adults. When incubating eggs at home, candling ensures you keep only the…
6 Ways to Tell Hen or Roo Let me kick off this blog with a quick disclaimer: I’m no pro at determining…
It’s no secret I love talking to people about all things chickens. I get so many great questions from people who are…
Today, we get to talk about a fascinating topic. I get asked quite often about things chickens can and cannot eat and if…
Chickens are absolutely incredible, and their ability to create and lay eggs is almost mind-blowing. Seriously, until we started raising backyard chickens,…
Shortly after I got my recent flock of chickens, I quickly decided to add more chicks to my flock. It was quite…
People are familiar with mammal anatomy. After all, we are one. Dogs and cats are common companions and have body features, like…
Imagine a 36-foot-long duck billed dinosaur with a bright comb on its head strutting around the yard. Those enormous beasts roamed North…
There are many reasons why you may need to clip your chickens’ wings. Chickens escaping their run, flying up into feed containers,…
Egg Nutrition Facts: Why Fresh Eggs Are a Superfood In today’s culture, there is a movement to return to the wholesome foods…
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Not all parts of raising backyard chickens is glamorous. Haha! For real though,…
It is no lie, we eat with our eyes! Having a meal that is pretty on the eyes, can make it seem…
How Strong Are Eggshells? A Simple Science Experiment This week we’re going to have a little fun! Growing up, I loved science…
How Hens Make Eggs: The Journey from Ovary to Nest The delightful fragrance of sizzling bacon fills the kitchen as freshly cracked…
I remember when our son, Jett, decided to raise a few broiler chickens. He did all the right things and took care…
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…
If you’re deciding on new chickens and what new breeds to add to your flock, egg color is probably one of your…
Bumblefoot is one of the most common ailments in poultry. If you have chickens for any length of time, you are sure…
Is your chicken losing feathers? Any time that your chickens start to loose feathers, it can make you wonder what’s going on…
When raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know some basics on their anatomy and the function for each part. This way you…
This week our little turkey friend has officially reached 2 months of age! He is still enjoying his complete NatureServe® Gamebird feed.…
What should “live” with chickens? Well…chickens! When it comes to housing in the coop, really only chickens should roost together. Other poultry,…
Despite being iconic to the look of a chicken, combs actually serve a very important purpose. Besides being attractive to the opposite…
