A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, (couldn’t resist on May the Fourth) during my last year…
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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.
New Life on the Farm
We have officially had a chick explosion here at ImaginAcres. Just two weeks after we hatched nine chicks in our…
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Chick’s Day Out
Our fuzzy little babies are growing fast. At two weeks old we were finally able to take them outside for…
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Photo Shoot
I have a new found respect for professional livestock photographers. Attempting to get photographs of three energetic and anxious little…
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Hatching Chicks
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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How to Deal with a Broody Hen
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
Candling chicken eggs is a way to see if the eggs are fertile and will hatch into baby chicks. Candling…
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7 Interesting Facts About Silkie Chickens
Silkies are a breed of chicken named for its unusual soft, fluffy silky plumage. Silkie chickens have several unique genetic…
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Picking Up Our First Chicks
It was March, chilly and rainy. My husband and I were on our way to a local farm to finally…
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