Choosing the Right Chicken Feed Just Got Easier
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Walking into the feed store shouldnât feel like taking a pop quizâbut for many chicken keepers, it does. Starter feed, grower feed, layer feed, medicated vs. non-medicated, soy-free, crumbles, whole grainâŠ
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Weâve been there. And weâre making it ...
Growing herbs isnât just for flavorâitâs for flock health, too.
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If youâre planting basil and parsley for the kitchen this season, donât forget your coop. Herbs arenât just tastyâtheyâre powerful tools for pest control, respiratory health, immune support, and even laying performance in both chick...
Last week, the kids and I placed another round of Coturnix quail eggs into the incubatorâthis time, feather-sexable and Celadon varieties. Itâs not our first go-around with quail, but every batch teaches us something new.
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So why quail again?
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Letâs just say⊠weâre hooked.
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So, Youâve Raised Your Spring Chicks â Now What?
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You raised the fluff balls, you cleaned the brooder, and now⊠youâve got a flock of beautiful pullets and cockerels ready for the next step.
But how do you actually introduce them to the rest of your flock â without chaos?
Whether youâve done th...
How To Keep Chickens Cool In Hot Weather
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A practical guide to preventing heat stress, improving flock health, and creating a low-maintenance summer setup
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đ„ Why Heat Is Harder On Chickens Than You Think
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It surprises a lot of new chicken keepers â but heat is far more dangerous to ch...
How to support her (or stop her!) â plus what weâre doing with our hen Georgia this spring
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When one of your hens suddenly stops laying, fluffs up like a balloon, and refuses to leave the nesting box⊠she might be going broody.
And while it can be a beautiful way to raise new chicks, itâs not al...