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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Articles about raising backyard chickens including coops, care, and tips for managing a flock.
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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First Outdoor Adventure for the Chicks
So. I made a huge mistake. I thought it would be a good idea to let Mokey and her little…
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Meet the Chicks!
Ahhhh… it’s so very nice to have chicks peeping away in my bathroom again. …I just realized how easily misconstrued…
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10 Tips for Photographing Chickens
Chickens can provide a range of interesting photographs. If you are new to photographing animals, here are some helpful tips…
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Meet Dee Dee – The Socialite
Welcome to another issue of Meet the Chickens! Today I’ll be introducing you to Dee Dee, one of our Dominiques. …
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