Chickens Archives - Page 5 of 7

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

Compulsiveness and Chickens

I just realized I’ve developed a ridiculous compulsion.Â Let me explain. Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We’ve been…
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We had record breaking high temperatures today of 52 degrees.Â That’s unheard of in Rochester in January.Â Expecially considering at…
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We’ve discovered the perfect solution for keeping our chickens warm in winter, keeping their coop clean with minimal effort, and…
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Oh, Taco.Â You special little chicken, you. Do you remember that kid in elementary school, the one that was always…
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Meet Rosie, or, Rosie the Curious Rosie is the only remaining chick from April’s hatch.Â Rosie remained with us not…
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While there is a lot to love about keeping backyard chickens, there are also quite a few things to consider…
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Rat control is often an issue in most urban areas. Chicken coops can be a magnet for rats and other…
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Yesterday I was standing next to our chicken run taking some close up photos of our pretty ladies inside when…
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Where there are chickens, there are flies. It’s an inevitable, but totally fixable problem. You can get rid of flies…
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