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Signs Your Backyard Chicken is Feeling Stressed and How to Help

As a backyard chicken keeper, you want your flock to be as healthy and happy as possible. Just like people, chickens can become stressed. When they do, it affects their behavior, their health, and even their egg production. Fortunately, with a little attention and care, we can spot the signs early and adjust support them…. Read more »

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What to Feed Chickens During Molting Season

Molting season can be a stressful time for chickens and caretakers alike. As feathers fall out and new ones begin to take their place, your flock’s nutritional needs will begin to shift. It’s up to you to give them the right diet to support heathy feather regrowth and keep their energy up during this demanding… Read more »

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How Backyard Chicken Owners Can Reuse Egg Shells

Raising backyard chickens means you’ll often end up with a lot of eggs. That means you’ll also ends up with a lot of eggshells. Instead of tossing them in the trash, you can get creative and resourceful. There are plenty of ways to reuse eggshells around the house, the garden, and even for fun projects…. Read more »

Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Dust Baths

How to Build a Chicken Dust Bath and Why It’s Important

When you’re new to raising chickens, you will likely quickly learn that one of their favorite pastimes is rolling around in the dirt. While the chickens having a lot of fun, they’re also an essential part of health and hygiene. That’s where a chicken dust bath comes in: What Is a Dust Bath? A dust… Read more »

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How to Introduce Chickens to an Existing Flock

It’s always exciting to grow your backyard poultry family, but it’s also a bit of a balancing act. Chickens are creatures of habit, so adding newcomers can stir up the pecking order. With a thoughtful approach, you can make the transition as smooth and safe as possible for both your new additions and the current… Read more »

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How to Transition Chicks into an Outdoor Coop Safely

Raising baby chicks for the first time is an exciting experience, but once they’ve grown past their fluffy beginnings, it’s time to start thinking about moving them into their outdoor coop. That transition can be a little nerve-wracking, especially for first-time chicken owners. But with a few key steps, you can make the process safe… Read more »

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How to Keep Backyard Chickens Safe from Common Spring and Summer Pests

As the weather warms up in spring and summer, we all start to spend more time outdoors, but so do pests. Unfortunately, backyard chickens are just very appealing to mites, lice, flies, and even predators. If you want to keep your flock healthy and thriving, you need to stay proactive about pest prevention and control…. Read more »

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How to Tell if Your Backyard Chicken Eggs Are Still Fresh

One of the many perks of raising backyard chickens is collecting fresh eggs straight from the coop. During peak laying season, you may even end up with more eggs than you know what to do with. When that happens, you may even lose track of how long you’ve had certain eggs. It’s important to know… Read more »

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How Backyard Chicken Owners Can Make the Most of Their Space

Just because we don’t all have acres of land to dedicate to our flocks, that doesn’t mean we can’t raise happy, healthy backyard chickens. With a bit of creativity and planning, even the smallest spaces can become productive and comfortable homes for our birds. Here are some ways you can make the most of limited… Read more »

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How Your Kids Can Help You Care for Your Backyard Ducks

Raising backyard ducks is obviously rewarding for adults, but have you ever considered that it can also be great for your children? It’s a surefire way to teach them about responsibility, empathy, and nature, helping them to connect with animals in a meaningful way while giving you an extra set of helping hands. Feeding Time… Read more »