It’s important to always count your chickens before bed. Forgetting this one lesson of chicken keeping can be the difference…
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Our small barnyard is the source of many animal antics, building projects, and ways we strive to maintain a sustainable lifestyle. Here you will find articles relating to backyard farming, homesteading, raising livestock, and enjoying nature.
The Great Chicken Caper
I didn’t want to leave her outside. I wanted her to join the rest of her chicken family and get…
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Nico and the Chickens
We stood there staring at it. Tufts of gray fur and tiny rodent hands sticking up out of the scattered…
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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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8 Reasons Why I Love (and Hate) My Angora Rabbit
Angora rabbits are intelligent and affectionate creatures. They can form tight bonds with their humans, but they also have some…
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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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