Help, My Neighbor Hates My Chickens! Oct 17, 2016 - In an ideal world, everyone would love chickens but the truth is some people hate chickens. They look upon the living creature as ‘noisy nuggets’, so what happens when your neighbor hates your chickens and starts causing a commotion? This is certainly an unpleasant situation but normally one which can be amicably resolved. Today, we [...]- Chicken Heat Stroke and 7 Shade Ideas for Your Flock Jul 25, 2016 - The temperature here has reached a blazing ninety one Fahrenheit in the Northeast, with oppressive humidity to match. It’s almost impossible to go outside without wilting. Chickens cannot sweat like us, so hot weather can be seriously problematic for them. Whilst they can acclimate to hot climates pretty well, they do not do well in [...]
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- Seven of the Biggest Chicken Myths Jul 14, 2016 - Sometimes old wives tales linger on long enough to become folk legends that people still believe in to this day. As people become more and more disconnected from their food source, the ‘legends’ continue and can even expand. Over the years I’ve heard many myths about chickens, some entertaining, but others just outright lies! We [...]
- Are You Prepared For Chicken Trouble? How to Create a Backup Plan Jun 27, 2016 - Today we are going to look at a few of the problems and issues that can come with caring for chickens. Of course, these issues don’t arise solely for chickens, but for any livestock you are caring for- even pets. Your animals and birds rely on you to feed, water and house them so it’s impossible [...]
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- How to Raise Chickens with No Land May 25, 2016 - Lots of people want to keep chickens but they live in the city or suburban areas with small backyards. They think they can’t raise chickens because they don’t have enough space! Keeping chickens when you have a small or no yard is a bit tricky, but can be done with a good deal of planning [...]
- When Will My Chicken Start Laying Eggs? Mar 28, 2016 - The excitement of buying chicks is usually only surpassed by the arrival of that first egg! While you are caring for them as chicks, there is much to do and think about. It isn’t until they become ungainly ‘teenagers’, eating us out of house and home, that our thoughts turn to the question- when will [...]
- What to Ask Breeders before Buying Your Chickens Mar 9, 2016 - Spring is soon upon us, and it will be time to think seriously about getting some new chickens! I try to get a few each year so that the egg production can be maintained through the winter, it also allows the older girls to stop producing as frequently or even completely. As always, it’s highly [...]
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- Should I Free Range My Chickens? Learn What’s Best for Your Hens Feb 25, 2016 - Many people ask if it’s safe to free range their flock. As with most questions, there is no simple yes or no. To really answer this question you need to understand the pros and cons of free ranging your hens. First, let’s define ‘free range’. For most of us, we have an idyllic picture in [...]
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- Chicken Winter Boredom Busters! How to Keep Your Hens Happy During Winter Feb 15, 2016 - The cold, gloomy days of winter are here and everyone can get bored, even chickens! Boredom leads to mischief such as feather picking, egg eating, squabbling and a miserable disposition. We have put together some ideas for helping to relieve boredom for your flock and to help them to live together harmoniously throughout the winter [...]
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- Homemade DIY Flock Block For Chickens Recipe Jan 18, 2016 - If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know that my hens get spoilt and have lots of snacks. I’ve even written about their favorite 9 healthy snacks and table scraps! However, one of their absolute favorite snacks is flock block. During this time of year, flock blocks are fantastic. My hens love to [...]
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