Chickens

How to raise chickens & build awesome coops. Chicken health and poultry care tips. How to feed and care for backyard chickens and pet chickens.
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Preparing your chickens for Autumnreparing your chickens for the Autumn season. As fall begins there are chores that need done in and around the chicken coop to prepare for cooler weather. Predator and weather proofing top the list. Here are the 7 fall chores I do every year.
Preparing your chickens for Autumn
Preparing your chickens for Autumnreparing your chickens for the Autumn season. As fall begins there are chores that need done in and around the chicken coop to prepare for cooler weather. Predator and weather proofing top the list. Here are the 7 fall chores I do every year.
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Do Cornish Cross Chickens Lay Eggs?
Do Cornish Cross Chickens lay eggs? This is a common question for chicken keepers interested in this breed. They CAN, but they usually don't... find out why in the blog post!
What temperature are your eggs stored at? Room temperatures can fluctuate a LOT even just a few feet away! It's important to store eggs in a constant temperature so they don't go bad or start developing when you don't want them too. It's especially important when storing before incubation! This is how I check my hens eggs storage temps.
Do you know what temperatures your eggs are being stored at?
What temperature are your eggs stored at? Room temperatures can fluctuate a LOT even just a few feet away! It's important to store eggs in a constant temperature so they don't go bad or start developing when you don't want them too. It's especially important when storing before incubation! This is how I check my hens eggs storage temps.
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10+ Excellent Small Chicken Breeds for Small Backyards
Want to raise chickens in a small backyard? Discover 10+ excellent chicken breeds perfect for small spaces! Learn about small chicken breeds that thrive in tiny yards and get practical tips on managing chickens in a small backyard. Whether you're new to raising chickens or looking for compact breeds, this guide has everything you need.
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Dealing with spiders and cobwebs in the chicken coop
Spiders have a tendency to build webs inside the chicken coop and for good reason. Flying bugs are attracted to spilled food and chicken poop, and spiders like to eat flying bugs. It just makes sense. But is it ok to have spiders in the coop? Or should we get rid of them? if you're seeing spiders in your backyard chickens coop, read on. Here are my top 6 tips on keeping spiders out of the homestead coop. Ducks, turkeys and guinea fowl too!
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Everything you need to know about nest boxes!
Everything you ever wanted to know about nest boxes. Getting ready to put nest boxes in your coop? Do you want to buy or build them? Which is better and are they expensive? What are nest boxes made of? How many nest boxes do you need for 6 chickens? Where do nest boxes go and more info on nest boxes in chicken coops for backyard chickens or guinea fowl.
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What To Do After Hatching? Practical Tips For Raising Healthy Chicks
An incubator is an easy way to control the hatch numbers and timing of raising chickens on the farm. The first few days after hatching are critical for young chicks health and development. Learn the essential steps to ensure your chicks thrive!
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How to float test eggs
How to do a float test on eggs to determine how old they are. Freshness can be gauged by weather an egg sinks or floats in water, or even if it only sinks part way! Here's how to test hens eggs or eggs from guinea fowl, ducks, turkeys and quail! They all work the same!
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Using your cell phone for chicken flock care
5 ways to use your smartphone to help raising chickens! How to use your smartphone for chicken care. We use our phones for everything else, why not use them to make raising backyard chickens easier? Keep track of feed, incubation, dates and more with your cellphone! From flashlights to incubation apps, your smartphone can be very useful when taking care of your chickens!
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Chicken Breeds for Backyard Farms
🐔 Find the Feathered Stars of Your Backyard Homestead! Discover the perfect chicken breeds for fresh eggs, meat, or charming companionship. Plus, uncover which breeds thrive in small spaces. Your backyard farm is about to get even better! 🌿🥚🍗 #BackyardHomesteading #ChickenBreeds #HomesteadingLife
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Can Chickens Eat Meat? What You Need to Know
Discover if meat is safe for your chickens and how to include it in their diet.
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Protecting backyard poultry from stray dogs
How to protect backyard chickens, ducks & guinea fowl from dog attacks. Even though dogs aren't what most people consider chicken predators, stray / loose dogs can cause a lot of casualties in the chicken yard. Here's how to keep your flock safe! Homestead chickens, farms & backyard chickens!