Category: General

Chicken Predators: Understanding the Skunk

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Skunk face illustration

We like to think we’re the only ones watching out for our chickens and that once they’re on our property; it’s just us and them. Unfortunately, there are many animals in the wild that are just waiting for a moment to strike at chickens, especially skunks. Other Chicken Predators Coyotes Raccoons Badgers Bobcats Cats Snakes… Read more »

Easter Chicks & Easter Eggs

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Golden Comet

With Easter just around the corner, many of us are gearing up on our supply of eggs. After all, we need to make sure that our kids have plenty of eggs to find during their annual Easter Egg Hunt! But where exactly did Easter Eggs come from to begin with? In the above graphic, we… Read more »