We stood there staring at it. Tufts of gray fur and tiny rodent hands sticking up out of the scattered…
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Articles about raising backyard chickens including coops, care, and tips for managing a flock.
The Chickens of ImaginAcres
Yesterday I spent an hour hanging out with my chickens in the backyard. I watched them frolic through the tall…
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And then… there were five.
If you’re jumping into this tale late, you can catch up here: Part 1 and Part 2 Many of you…
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When Rats Attack Your Chickens
Most people consider rats to be more of a pest than a predator in the chicken coop. We have unfortunately…
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Introducing Chicks to a Broody Hen
If you’ve ever tried introducing chicks to a broody hen, you know it can be difficult. If you’ve never done…
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These chickens, they’ll be the death of me.
Well, I had a rather terrifying episode last night. Every time we let the chickens out to free range we…
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10 Things About Raising Chickens You Won’t Read in Books
Keeping backyard chickens is a continuous learning process. If you are like us, you have probably researched many websites, and…
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Incubator versus Broody Hen: Chick Hatching Pros and Cons
When it comes to hatching chicks, which is best, broody hen or incubator? We weigh in on both options with…
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Chicken Breed Characteristics and How ours are Freaks of Nature
Much like dogs, different chicken breeds have very different personalities and specific characteristics. For most of the chickens on the…
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