A broody hen is one that develops the natural urge to hatch eggs and raise chicks. Here are ways to…
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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.
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 Silkie Chicken Facts: The Weirdos of the Chicken World
Silkie chickens are truly the weirdos of the chicken world, and to prove it, we’ve put together 7 Silkie chicken…
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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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A Dozen Weird Chicken Facts
There’s no denying it, chickens are very strange creatures. To prove it, we’ve rustled up a dozen weird chicken facts,…
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Our First Flock: Meet the Ladies, and Gent
We said we wouldn’t get attached. We said we wouldn’t name our birds. We’d read in all the books before…
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