Chickens Archives - Page 6 of 7

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

On Beauty

Hatching chicks out of our incubator was a wonderous experience.Â The first to hatch came out of the egg Iâ€™d…
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In honor of Mother’s Day, I feel compelled to share a bit of Little Carl’s brood and what they’ve been…
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We have officially had a chick explosion here at ImaginAcres. Just two weeks after we hatched nine chicks in our…
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Our fuzzy little babies are growing fast.Â At two weeks old we were finally able to take them outside for…
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I have a new found respect for professional livestock photographers.Â Attempting to get photographs of three energetic and anxious little…
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I’ve been patiently waiting and watching this incubator for 21 days. Twenty one days of turning eggs and waiting for…
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A broody hen is one that develops the natural urge to hatch eggs and raise chicks. Here are ways to…
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Candling chicken eggs is a way to see if the eggs are fertile and will hatch into baby chicks. Candling…
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Silkies are a breed of chicken named for its unusual soft, fluffy silky plumage. Silkie chickens have several unique genetic…
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