About the Author

Rebecca Sanderson

Rebecca grew up in a small town with a backyard full of animals. She graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. Her background in health and nutrition gives her a unique perspective on animal husbandry as well as the ability to read those awful research papers to find the needed information. In addition to writing, Rebecca also works as a certified personal trainer.
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Articles by Rebecca Sanderson

A Chicken Feeding Guide to Balance Diet at All Ages
December 14, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Do you need a comprehensive chicken feeding guide for all stages of life? Chicks, hens, and roosters need different nutrients, and providing the wrong feed can be disastrous.

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Help Your Chicks Grow Healthy Feathers
October 5, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Feathers provide temperature control and protect from the elements. Learn how to help your birds grow healthy plumage.

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K&B Liberty Farms

Why the name K&B Liberty Farms? Well, the initials for Kris and Brittney are obvious, but liberty has a deep meaning for this family.

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Chicken Diseases That Affect Humans
June 12, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Diseases that can affect multiple species are called zoonotic diseases, such as chicken diseases that affect humans. The risk of these diseases is why the CDC has recently asked backyard poultry owners not to snuggle or kiss their chickens.

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Top 5 Common Chicken Diseases
March 17, 2022 · · Feed & Health

By knowing what to watch out for, you can keep your flock healthy and safe. Do not discount these diseases, but rather be proactive against them with good biosecurity and cleanliness practices.

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The Dangers of Heat Lamps
February 25, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Is there a definite answer to the oft-asked question of whether or not chickens need heat in the winter? Well, there is no one answer because every situation is different.

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Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Encounter
January 19, 2022 · · Feed & Health

You should be aware of these common chick illnesses. While these illnesses can be scary, most can be prevented by keeping your brooder and coop clean.

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Caring for Special Needs Chickens
December 20, 2021 · · Chickens 101

When caring for a special needs chicken, you must first determine if the chicken can survive on its own with a few accommodations or if it needs more help.

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What’s the Best Chicken Coop Light?
November 15, 2021 · · Coops

When we supplement light to our chickens in winter, does it matter what type of bulb we use? Between incandescent, fluorescent, and LED bulbs, there are benefits and drawbacks to each, but do the chickens have a preference?

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Chickens Who Foster, Chickens Who Adopt
October 11, 2021 · · Chickens 101

It is not uncommon to set a broody chicken with fertilized eggs from several different hens, but have you ever given a hen a turkey poult?

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