Chickens grow very fast during the first several weeks of life. They go from a cute, fluffy baby chick to an awkward looking adolescent pullet, and eventually to a full…
Jamelyn
Jamelyn
I'm living the dream in Texas with my husband, Steven, and our flock of Barred Plymouth Rocks.
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The term “fully feathered” can be a bit confusing for new chicken keepers. Books and the internet say to move chicks out of the brooder when they are “fully feathered,”…
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This is a common question that people new to keeping chickens often ask. The short answer is: it depends. Moving chicks from a brooder to outside is dependent on their…
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I’ve had my OverEZ large chicken coop for 19 months now and I decided to write an updated review. My husband and I have made some updates to the coop…
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There are many neighborhood predators of chickens, including some that will prey only on chicks or eggs as they are easier to attack than a grown chicken. One of the…
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Many backyard homesteaders like to have multiple sources of food they can harvest from their backyards, such as, eggs from chickens, produce from gardens, and fruit from trees. But what…
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Besides food, water, and shelter, what other things do you need to make sure you have a health backyard flock? The answer might surprise you: SUNLIGHT. Chickens were not meant…
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Chickens are birds so it’s a reasonable question to ask whether chickens make nests. Chickens do not make nests that are as complex as other birds. When a chicken lays…
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One of the most important things you can do while preparing for new chickens is ensuring your flock has a safe and healthy place to roost at night and lay…
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5 Reasons Why Baby Chicks Need Sunlight
by JamelynComing out of the winter months and going into spring, many people get the urge to get baby chicks. Farm supply stores and hatcheries have many more breeds of chicks…