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Chicken Coop Stories From Around the World

John White — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:02:14 +0000

Hey everyone! If you’ve ever emailed us with questions about building your chicken coop from the plans you purchased from us or general poultry raising questions you know we’re always happy to help. We are so blessed to get the nicest people contacting us and we wanted to share some of the interesting notes we’ve ... Read more Chicken Coop Stories From Around the World

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Wild Chickens In Hawaii Part II

John White — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 06:22:45 +0000

We did a story about the wild chickens in Hawaii a little while back. We decided to see what new developments have happened since then. At the end of July, an army barracks decided to offer the 150 wild chickens living in their parking lot to anyone interested in adopting them. They offered several caveats, though: chickens may ... Read more Wild Chickens In Hawaii Part II

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Wild Chickens in Hawaii

John White — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:30:30 +0000

We recently received an email from a listener in Hawaii who mentioned that where he lives – on the main island – there are thousands of wild chickens. He said they have eight hens and ten roosters who drop by daily for food! This intrigued us so much we had to find out more! In ... Read more Wild Chickens in Hawaii

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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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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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Best States for Raising Chickens

John White — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:54:46 +0000

Raising backyard chickens is an increasingly popular and mainstream hobby, yet it is not legal in every town and city across the United States. Some states are friendlier toward urban chickens than others. Finding out which state is the best is more challenging than one might imagine. Many states claim to be the most chicken-friendly ... Read more Best States for Raising Chickens

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Common Problems With Backyard Chickens

John White — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:19:15 +0000

Raising backyard chickens is a fun and rewarding pastime. Not only are chickens amusing to watch, but they are natural fertilizers for your garden and lawn and offer fresh, organic eggs. Yet raising chickens can also come at a price. Lack of knowledge and consistent care can lead to destroyed yards, foul smells, and sick ... Read more Common Problems With Backyard 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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