Chickens Archives - Page 2 of 7

Articles about raising backyard chickens including coops, care, and tips for managing a flock.

How to Prepare for Baby Chicks

Baby chicks are so small, so cute, so soft, and so fun to watch! They are also noisy, dirty, hungry,…
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Molting is a natural process birds go through where they lose their old feathers and grow in new ones. Here…
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Before you let your chickens free range, it is a good idea to have a strategy to get them back…
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Making the decision to rehome livestock is never easy, but it may be the best choice for both you and…
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Are you thinking about adding ducks to your homestead? Like any livestock, ducks may not be a good fit for…
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Are you thinking about raising backyard ducks? Keeping ducks on your homestead is a great option for eggs and pest…
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A dual-purpose chicken is a type that can produce both eggs and meat. This sounds efficient, but there is a…
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There’s no better stress reliever than spending some quality time with a flock of chickens. It’s my go-to activity after…
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If you bought chickens for the fresh eggs and quickly found yourself pampering them more than your dog, this post…
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