Keeping chickens is rewarding, therapeutic, fun, and, if you are a newbie, sometimes nerve-wracking! There is tons of info on the web, and it can seem overwhelming. This guide will cover all the basics you need to know on how to care for chickens to reap all the rewards and joy they bring!
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We decided to add guinea fowl to our flock for our homestead. What an experience and an interesting bunch! They can make a wonderful addition to your flock. But they are not everyone's cup of tea! Here is a beginner’s guide to raising guinea fowl and the pros and cons of keeping them!
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In this blog post, I’ll share what should be inside a chicken coop, the things to consider when designing a chicken coop, and the elements to avoid. By providing a safe and comfortable environment, you'll not only ensure the health and happiness of your flock but also maximize their egg production!
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Some chickens are great escape artists or curious wanderers! Learn how to clip chicken wings to prevent them from ruining your garden or protecting them from outside danger!
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A complete guide and all your questions answered on how to raise happy, healthy ducks in your own backyard.
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My top 12 tips for choosing and buying chickens, along with other helpful blogs when raising chickens.
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9 Ways you can prep your chicken coop for winter and extra care tips to help your flock stay warm, healthy, and happy. And no, adding an additional heat source is not necessarily the answer ;-) In fact, it may be a bad idea.
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If you have chickens or a mixed flock, you would know how much they like treats and scraps other than their regular feed. There are, however, treats or food that you should NEVER GIVE TO YOUR FLOCK. These can pose a serious threat, cause poisoning, and be fatal.
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Duckling feed and nutrition may be the most crucial things for baby ducks to grow into healthy adult ducks. This will ensure they have a long, quality life and provide better quality eggs. Here are my top tips on what to feed baby ducks from the day they hatch to the remainder of their adult lives and other essentials you need to know.
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Choosing a chicken breed is difficult because there are so many different types. A good way to narrow down the options is to ask yourself some basic questions and consider the environment the chickens will live in. This guide will help you choose the best backyard chicken breeds that will suit your family!
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Bumblefoot in chickens is not that common, but if one of your beloved feathered friends gets it, don’t fear as it can be treated naturally or surgically, depending on the severity. Learn what bumblefoot is, what causes it, the symptoms of bumblefoot, and how to treat bumblefoot in chickens naturally and surgically.
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Lets’s break down the difference between raising chicks by yourself, or letting mother nature takes its course and chicks being raised by their mama.
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If you have excess chicken eggs or don’t eat eggs, here are my four favorite alternative ways of using chicken eggs in and around our home.
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Turkeys, Ducks, and Chickens, Oh MY! Can they all peacefully co-exist? I've gathered some thoughts on keeping a mixed flock and why raising chickens and ducks together is totally doable. Read on to see what I've learned over the years.
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