Zinnias are great flowers to grow in a flower garden. Not only do they come in many pretty colors and varieties, they can handle heat, sunny locations, and will self…
Caring for Your Flock
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Caring for Your FlockSummer Care
6 Ways to Naturally Get Rid of Flies Around the Chicken Coop
by JamelynFlies are a nuisance that nearly every chicken keeper will need to deal with at some point. Flies can transmit diseases and transfer manure they have walked on to eggs…
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Nesting boxes are designed for only one activity: laying eggs. So then why are my chickens pooping in their nesting boxes? Nesting boxes should only be used for chickens to…
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Chickens are smart animals. In fact, some studies have shown they are smarter than toddlers. However, just like toddlers, when chickens get bored, they can get into trouble. This is…
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A problem that many chicken keepers encounter with their flock is egg eating. When I first got chickens, I was nervous about egg eating because I thought it would be…
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For chickens, extreme heat is more dangerous than frigid cold weather. The optimal temperature for chickens is 70 to 75 degrees F. In this temperature range, chickens have optimal health,…
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What you feed your chickens will vary depending on their age. Chicks have different nutritional requirements than full-grown chickens that are laying eggs. Chicks should be fed a starter feed…
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The ancestor to the modern day chicken is the jungle fowl. These birds did not have humans to provide for their nutrition, so what did they eat? And is this…
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Have you ever tried to chase a chicken? They are fast and can change directions on a dime, especially when they are young. While you don’t want to chase your…
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For chickens, extreme heat is more dangerous than frigid cold weather. Chickens have a core internal temperature of around 106 degrees F, which is higher than mammals. If their core…