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Keep Your Chicks Warm and Safe… Without Burning Down the House

Teri Capshaw — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 14:12:45 +0000

The smell of warm dry wood chips and the sound of calmly chirping chicks in their brooding area is one of my favorite parts of spring, but I’ll never forget the day I noticed smoke rolling into our laundry room curling from around the door to the garage and the sound of frantic chicks coming ... Read more Keep Your Chicks Warm and Safe… Without Burning Down the House

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Winter Poultry Care

John White — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:20:47 +0000

Now that most of us are starting to feel the chill of winter we’ve made sure we have a cozy warm environment for ourselves. But what about your chickens? How are they holding up? Ideally, your chickens have gradually gotten used to the cold as temperatures began to cool down throughout the fall. Overall, chickens ... Read more Winter Poultry Care

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Roosters Crow In Pecking Order

John White — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:13:28 +0000

Believe it or not, there’s still a lot we don’t know about roosters crowing even though, according to recorded history, they’ve been doing it since 2600 B.C. We all know about the pecking order of our chickens – certain ones are the “top” in the group and tend to get to the food first or ... Read more Roosters Crow In Pecking Order

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Now Here’s a Bird That Stands Out From the Crowd! The Golden Laced Polish Chicken

John White — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:22:18 +0000

This bird’s wild feathered top hat, or bouffant, is probably the first thing you’ll notice about him. He bumbles around the chicken run, his feathered fringe partially obscuring his vision and causing him to bump into things and startle. The birds big personality is another noticeable trait, making this breed prized for their personalities as ... Read more Now Here’s a Bird That Stands Out From the Crowd! The Golden Laced Polish Chicken

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Golden Campine Chickens

John White — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:39:55 +0000

One of the more interesting birds on the block is the Golden Campine. The Golden Campine’s striking golden head, white ears, perky upright tail, and beautiful barred body create an unusual and strikingly beautiful bird. Originally from Belgium, the Golden Campine is also an excellent layer. This rare breed would make a unique addition to ... Read more Golden Campine Chickens

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The Hidden Dangers of Backyard Chickens

John White — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:17:12 +0000

From the wide news coverage and booming backyard chicken magazine and book market, one might think that backyard chickens were accepted in all corners of the United States with open arms and open-minded hearts. While raising chickens is indeed legal in the United States as a whole, it is far from legal in many cities ... Read more The Hidden Dangers of Backyard Chickens

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What Exactly is a Broody Hen?

John White — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:57:19 +0000

You’ve likely heard the term “broody hen” before. It’s well known within the chicken community that some chicken breeds are excellent broody hens while others are terrible. Yet, exactly what does it mean to be “broody?” Is this something man can influence, or is it something that is genetic? Broody Chickens Generally Make Excellent Mothers ... Read more What Exactly is a Broody Hen?

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Buying Your First Chickens

John White — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:47:43 +0000

There’s not much cuter than a fuzzy yellow, newborn chick. Each spring, people are tempted to buy a few for their own backyard or to give them to loved ones as gifts. This is a terrible idea. They are adorable, true, but chicks are a huge commitment. Chicks have special heating and feed requirements. They grow into much larger ... Read more Buying Your First Chickens

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My Top 5 Reasons for Raising My Own Chickens…

John White — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:42:44 +0000

Today I thought I’d list some of the top reasons I personally think just about anyone should consider raising their own chickens… (after reading the article, please share your own reasons for raising chickens by posting a comment at the bottom of this page! 😉 ) 1. The eggs are healthier! ... Read more My Top 5 Reasons for Raising My Own Chickens…

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