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How to Determine the Size of Your Chicken Coop
If you are planning to raise a small flock of chickens but don’t know where to start, then you’re in luck. We’re here to help! The first thing you have to understand is that chickens love to be active and they need the space to behave naturally. But sometimes you will need to confine them […]
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How to Raise Your Free Range Chickens
Raising free-range chickens require a different mindset than raising chickens in a coop. While a coop is designed in a way that’s easy to secure, free-range birds will have much less protection from predators and weather. The first thing to keep in mind is that there are two types of free-range chickens. The first one […]
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Best Backyard Chicken Coop for Suburban Homesteads
Once you’ve decided to purchase a chicken coop instead of building your own, the wealth of choices …
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How to Make a Dust Bath for Chickens
Chickens take dust baths to keep clean. The dirt and sand mixture keep their feathers in good condition and is a natural way to fight against parasites, mites, and lice. Often chickens choose a place they enjoy when taking their bath. I can remember the first time I saw one of my chickens taking a […]
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How to Protect Your Chickens During Cold Weather
Winter is one of the most important times for chicken owners. So how low can the thermometer drop before it becomes a problem for your feathered friends? This is an area that presents a lot of problems for those who are new to raising chickens. I’ve seen this same question radiate across forums and it’s […]
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Brahma Chickens: the Original King Fowls
Brahma chickens are the Kings of Poultry because of their enormous size and strength. Some of these birds have reached upwards of 18 pounds in weight so we’re not joking when we say they’re big! The only chicken breed that’s larger is the Jersey Giant, but nothing says Chicken royalty like a Brahma chicken does. […]
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How to Raise Chickens for Eggs? (With Videos)
Chickens are the easiest farm animal for a hobbyist to raise, and they can pay for their upkeep in eggs. Learning to raise your chickens requires a bit of research and a small learning curve, but once you get the hang of it you can have fresh eggs whenever you want them. In order to […]
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Guide to Raising Chickens During Winter
Chickens are one of the most resilient animals on the planet, but they do have limits. Raising chickens during winter requires some additional steps that we must take to get the most from them. For instance, cold hens won’t lay eggs. Weaker members of the flock can even get sick and die from cold weather. […]
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Why Do Chickens Lay Unfertilized Eggs?
One of the most common questions that gets asked about chickens is, why do they lay eggs even if there is no rooster present? Most birds tend to lay eggs only once or twice per year. For some reason, chickens break the mold and lay them every day. Let’s take a closer look and answer […]