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A Beginner’s Guide to Feeding Your Backyard Chickens

John White — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:30:40 +0000

Backyard chickens make great pets. They are surprisingly intelligent and sociable. They are easy to care for. They eat pesky insects and table scraps, and they are a great source of food themselves, whether you raise them for eggs or meat. However, these birds need more than just table scraps and insects to be healthy ... Read more A Beginner’s Guide to Feeding Your Backyard Chickens

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Save Money on Feeding Your Chickens

John White — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:00:17 +0000

We all want to save money. Part of the reason some of us raise chickens is to have healthy eggs or meat for cheaper than we can buy at the store. But buying feed can cost a lot more than you expected. And honestly, some of the feed you get is just like buying ... Read more Save Money on Feeding Your Chickens

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Busting Chicken Myths

John White — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 08:00:16 +0000

I’d like to bust some of the chicken myths I’ve heard folks tell me before. On the left are the things I’ve heard and then on the right I bust the myth with modern fact and explain why the myth isn’t the best for this particular case. ‘My grandpappy used to just dunk those ... Read more Busting Chicken Myths

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Winter Feed Alternatives II

John White — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:19:43 +0000

I thought this was a wonderful video that demonstrates a very simple way to fresh greens for your flock over the winter. They get fresh growing plants for very inexpensive and you get happy chickens and some very tasty eggs. Just be careful of what seeds you use. I’d ensure that they’re not chemically treated ... Read more Winter Feed Alternatives II

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Winter Feed Alternatives Part I

John White — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:05:36 +0000

In the winter time, folks are always looking for ways to cut the feed bill down. You can make your own feed and that helps significantly. But then you know chickens really want at some fresh stuff, too. I’m going to spend the next couple of posts talking about this subject and I invite you ... Read more Winter Feed Alternatives Part I

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How to Winterize Your Chicken Waterer

John White — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 04:42:21 +0000

Hey folks, came across this cool little video. I’ve been fielding questions via email for a few weeks about this so I thought I’d post a video since this seems to be a popular topic. Do you have anything you’d like to know? Email me or comment below and I’ll try to find an answer ... Read more How to Winterize Your Chicken Waterer

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Homemade Chicken Feed (You Can Do It. Yes YOU!)

John White — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 07:19:45 +0000

Those of us who are extra picky about what goes into our bodies (especially via our chickens) have probably played around with the idea of making our own chicken feed. Ideally, chickens deserve pasture and plenty of it. Rooting around for bugs, worms, and the spare blade of grass makes them happy and healthy, which ... Read more Homemade Chicken Feed (You Can Do It. Yes YOU!)

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Why Is Soy And Corn Not Good For Chickens (Or Humans)?

John White — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 03:06:23 +0000

First it was butter. It started ‘the health war’ as I like to think of it. Butter is bad! No wait, butter’s fine but margarine is bad! No, we retract that. Today margarine is all right but butter is the root of all evil. Technically, butter and margarine are both bad and you should only ... Read more Why Is Soy And Corn Not Good For Chickens (Or Humans)?

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A Guide to Feeding Chickens

John White — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:48:48 +0000

In order for them to live up to their full potential, your backyard chickens must eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet. Layers need the right kind and amount of feed to lay quality eggs. Broilers need the right kind and amount of feed to gain weight in a healthy way. This is slightly more complicated than ... Read more A Guide to Feeding Chickens

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You’re Raising Broilers— But Do You Know the Finer Points of Chicken Meat?

John White — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:13:39 +0000

Photo by: U.S. Department of Agriculture If you have the space available, raising chickens for meat is an inexpensive and easy way to provide your family with the healthiest possible poultry. A healthy diet, exercise, and sunlight does a bird good. Not only are the birds healthier, but organically raised chickens are fed organic feed, ... Read more You’re Raising Broilers— But Do You Know the Finer Points of Chicken Meat?

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