Free range chickens, and free range eggs, are all the rage these days. Everyone (myself included) loves to imagine a flock of fat and healthy hens wandering around, aimlessly walking wherever their little hearts would like to go and eating all those nefarious garden bugs we’re so busy trying to get rid of. Or, in […]
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If you purchased chicks in the spring, you’re probably starting to wonder, “When do chickens start laying eggs?” One of the most exciting aspects of raising chickens at home is waiting for the day they start laying eggs. It’s hard, I know. I was so frantic for our first flock to start laying eggs that
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No matter what you do or how well you take care of your birds, if you raise baby chicks at home long enough you’re going to wind up with a weak, sick, or injured chick. It happens. And you need to know what to do to save this sick chick. We ended up with a
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It’s that time of year again, when it seems as if there are baby chicks for sale at every co-op, Tractor Supply, and pet store. It’s hard to resist their little peeps and their cute faces, along with the steady supply of fresh eggs you’ll get six months down the road. If you’re ready to
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A broody chicken will stop laying eggs, and broodiness can spread throughout the entire flock. Learn 5 easy ways to break a broody chicken humanely.
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Are you thinking of buying ducks? It’s not hard to see why. When it comes to cuteness, ducklings win against chicks hands down. There is an awareness in their eyes that, in my opinion, just isn’t there with chicks. Ducklings are clumsy, entertaining, and adorable. And if you’re ready to buy ducklings, you should also
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