Chickens
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Winter Egg Checks: Why I Keep Popping Into the Coop All Day
During winter, egg collecting becomes more frequent to prevent freezing in cold temperatures. Shorter days can alter laying patterns, necessitating multiple daily checks to ensure eggs remain intact and clean. This routine not only maintains coop hygiene but also fosters… Continue reading
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The Hard Side of Raising Chickens in Winter (That Social Media Rarely Shows)
Raising chickens may seem charming, but winter reveals its true challenges. Care for livestock demands constant commitment, regardless of harsh conditions. Responsibilities like feeding, monitoring, and ensuring proper shelter weigh heavily, emphasizing the emotional load of animal care. Despite the… Continue reading
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Choosing Between Hens, Roosters, or Both
Deciding whether to raise hens, roosters, or a combination of both is one of the most important choices you’ll make when starting or expanding a flock. It’s also a decision Continue reading
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Common Beginner Mistakes When Starting Chickens (and How to Avoid Them)
Starting backyard chickens can be rewarding but often comes with common beginner mistakes. To avoid issues such as checking local laws, managing chicken numbers, securing against predators, and ensuring proper coop size, new owners should plan and maintain realistic expectations.… Continue reading
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Why Chickens Are the Easiest Animal to Start Homesteading With
Start your homesteading journey with chickens, where affordability meets rewarding experiences and learning opportunities. Continue reading
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Turning Winter Weeds Into Chicken & Duck Enrichment
Winter weeds such as Hairy Bittercress, Henbit Deadnettle, and Carolina Cranesbill provide significant nutritional benefits for chickens and ducks, enhancing their diets while reducing boredom during colder months. By using these weeds as flock feed, homesteaders can optimize their garden… Continue reading
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Things I Didn’t Expect About Owning Chickens (But Now Can’t Imagine Life Without Them)
If you had told me a few years ago that chickens would become such a central part of our daily routine—and honestly, our hearts—I probably would’ve laughed. Like many new Continue reading
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Chicken Run Enrichment Ideas: How to Keep Chickens Happy, Healthy, and Busy
Chickens require more than just basic needs; enrichment is vital for their mental well-being. Boredom can lead to aggression and lower egg production. Simple methods include adding perches, creating dust baths, encouraging foraging, rotating toys, and using natural materials. Seasonal… Continue reading
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Herbs and Spices for Chickens: Natural Ways to Support Flock Health (and Common Myths)
Raising backyard chickens naturally incorporates beneficial herbs and spices for their health, supporting immunity, digestion, and overall wellness. Common herbs like oregano, thyme, and garlic provide various advantages, but they are not cures. Moderation is essential, and herbs complement, rather… Continue reading
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Oregano Oil for Chickens: Benefits, Uses, and What Every Chicken Keeper Should Know
Oregano oil for chickens: learn the benefits, uses, and safety tips for supporting respiratory health, immunity, and gut health naturally in backyard flocks. Continue reading