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
Policy Changes, Farmers, and MeWe vs. Facebook
August 13, 2019 · Rebecca Sanderson · Chickens 101
Why are thousands of farmers searching for the best social media alternatives to Facebook? And what sparked this mass migration to MeWe groups?
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Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Occur
May 31, 2019 · Rebecca Sanderson · Flock Files
Be aware of these diseases so that you can recognize them quickly. Most are also preventable, if you follow good practices when caring for baby chicks.
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Balance Your Chicken’s Diet at All Ages
April 24, 2019 · Rebecca Sanderson · Flock Files
We know that laying hens need more calcium in their diet than chickens that are not laying eggs, but how much more?
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