Archive for the ‘Chicken Chat’ Category
How to Switch to Chicken Layer Feed
Switch laying hens to a complete chicken layer feed when chickens start laying eggs around 18 weeks of age. Choose...
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Laying Hen FAQs: The Broody Hen, Soft-Shell Eggs and More
You’ve celebrated the arrival of your first farm fresh eggs and your hens are laying breakfast daily – or so you thought. Have...
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Free Range Backyard Chickens, the Responsible Way
Raising chickens for eggs is a great way to produce sustainable food for you and your family. It’s a great...
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Chicken Treats to Feed and Avoid
Healthy chicken treats can be fed in moderation along with a complete chicken feed. Be sure to follow the 90/10...
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Six Milestones of Chicken Growth
As you get started on the journey of raising backyard chickens, it’s fun to look forward to the milestones you...
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4-5 Week Old Chicks
Find out what you need to do and how to keep your chicks when they hit 4-5 weeks of age.
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Three Steps to a Peaceful Backyard Flock
Have you ever wondered what goes through a chicken’s mind? Wouldn’t it be helpful if they could say, “My feathers...
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Backyard Flock: Steps on How to Start Raising Chickens
With a coop, some chicks and a long-term plan of action, a backyard flock brings families fresh, wholesome eggs and...
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