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…
Chickens for Beginners
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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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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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Chickens will yawn from time to time, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they are sick or ready for a nap. While it seems like my chickens are more likely to…
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All About EggsChickens for Beginners
A Rooster Is Needed For Eggs and 8 Other Myths About Chicken Eggs
by JamelynSince I started raising chickens in my backyard I have heard some pretty wild things that people think about chickens. There are many misconceptions about chickens, but this post will…
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People who have never been around chickens are sometimes afraid of being bitten by the birds. Once you understand a chicken’s behavior and how they use their beak you will…
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When planning your chicken coop design or deciding which kit to purchase, there are a few items that you need to make sure are included in the coop for the…
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You will find that many chicken keepers enjoy having chickens in their yards because they provide natural pest control. Chickens will eat many insects found in yards, including grasshoppers, termites,…
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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…
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Eggs are naturally clean when they are laid by a hen and only get dirty from the environment in the nesting boxes. The most common complaint related to dirty eggs…