Everybody knows that chickens taste good (well, almost everybody). This includes predators in your neighborhood. There is a myth that chickens attract predators. The truth is that predators already exist in…
Caring for Your Flock
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This is a common question among beginner chicken keepers. In fact, it was something that we had to learn about the hard way (I’ll share more on that later). In most…
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If you haven’t noticed yet, chickens have really long toenails! Should you be trimming or filing down these nails? Typically, a chicken’s nails do not need to be trimmed or…
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I have a neighborhood app where people post comments of things going on in the neighborhood. A few years ago, there were several people posting sightings of chickens roaming the…
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Caring for Your FlockChickens for Beginners
When Does a Healthy Chicken Get Their Comb and Wattle?
by JamelynA chicken’s comb and wattle are two features that give chickens their “chicken-y” look compared to other birds. These appendages serve a purpose for maintaining a chicken’s health. By knowing…
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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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Caring for Your FlockChickens for BeginnersGetting Started with Chicks
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…
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Chicken’s have a unique digestive system from humans because they have a crop, a stretchy storage pouch where they can store large amounts of food before it is passed to…
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Chickens will sneeze from time to time, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they are sick. There are several reasons why chickens will sneeze. Chickens have a complex respiratory systems that…
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All About EggsCaring for Your FlockChickens for Beginners
12 Reasons Why Chickens Lay Eggs in the Yard
by JamelynAre your chickens laying their eggs in the yard? It’s funny to find an egg randomly in the yard but it can lead to some issues if you’re not sure…