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Sustainable Farming 101: What Is It and It’s Benefits & Challenges

There’s a lot of talk these days about the benefits of organic produce and “clean” eating, but what does that really mean? And how do we know which foods are really good for us and the environment? Sustainable farming is one approach to answering these questions. But what is it, exactly? It actually means a […]

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How to Store Chicken Feed: Our Top 5 Tips

Knowing how to store chicken feed is important, whether you keep a small backyard flock or run a larger chicken operation. Constantly filling feeders and purchasing single bags can be time-consuming, so storing bags (or bulk feed) is an important thing to get right. In this article, we discussed the different damages that happen to […]

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12 Best Chicken Roosting Bar Ideas (For In And Out Of The Coop!)

Are you looking for the perfect chicken roosting bar ideas for your flock? Chickens, much like their wild counterparts, will often find an elevated place to hunker down for the night. As the sun begins to dip and the day turns to dusk, chickens will automatically begin their nighttime routine of roosting, most often in […]

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18 Ways on How To Save Money When Keeping Chickens

If you’re looking for ways on how to save money when keeping chickens, you’ve clicked the right article. When keeping chickens, most beginner keepers think selling eggs will offset the chickens’ cost. While it does help balance the pocketbook, there are many ways to cut costs without compromising care. In fact, many of the choices […]

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When Do Ducks Start Laying Eggs?

When do ducks start laying eggs? I challenge you to find something sweeter than a fuzzy, freshly hatched duckling. They are tiny, wobbly, and a joy to watch as they take their first swim. But, as an adaptation to the ever-posed question, “What came first, the duckling or the egg?” Your duck hens must begin […]

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10 Best Chicken Show Breeds (And Why They’re a Keeper!)

If you’re here wondering what are the best chicken show breeds to keep, this article has got you covered. But just a short story… My husband and I attended our local Fall Fair years before keeping chickens. There, in a stuffy, converted shack, is where the Show Birds were held. We’d walk through the isles […]

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Do Chickens Have Tongues? A Look Beyond The Beak

Do chickens have tongues? Don’t worry; I get why you’re suddenly wondering about this. It’s not often thought about – an animal’s anatomy and digestive process. If you’ve raised meat chickens or repurposed an older laying hen, you’ve likely done the processing yourself. When removing the gizzard and crop, you might be surprised to discover […]

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Can Goats and Chickens Live Together?

Goats are mischievous creatures, so can goats and chickens live together successfully? In short, the answer is yes. However, that decision has pros and cons and plenty to consider. There is something so satisfying about stepping into a clean coop with fresh bedding, a warm heat lamp if the weather requires one, straw-filled nesting boxes, […]

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How Do You Know If A Duck Is In Pain?

How do you know if a duck is in pain? Truthfully, when I first introduced birds to our farm, I chose chickens as livestock animal number 1. I wanted eggs to eat and eggs to sell. For some time, I kept only chickens, that is, until I saw a neighbor’s fuzzy, goofy ducklings. From then […]

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