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How to Stop Chickens From Pecking Each Other in 3 Easy Steps
August 17, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Have you ever wondered what goes through a chicken’s mind? Wouldn’t it be helpful if they could say, “My feathers are itchy!” or “I’m bored!”?

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Can I Raise Chickens In My Area?
August 8, 2021 · · Chickens 101

Follow these steps to find out if chickens are allowed in your area by connecting with your local government, asking questions, visiting with neighbors, designing your flock, and empowering change if chickens aren’t allowed.

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Myths About Medicated Chick Starters
March 10, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Discover the myths about medicated chick starters so that you can make an informed decision when picking your chick’s starter.

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5 Farm Fresh Egg Benefits
September 21, 2020 · · Chickens 101

Eggs are one of nature’s most perfect protein sources. How can we take this essential food to the next level? Learn some fresh egg benefits.

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What Should Chickens Eat When They Turn 18? (Weeks Old)
June 27, 2020 · · Chickens 101

When you turn 18, you can do a lot of new things. You can vote, buy fireworks and even try your luck with the lottery. The magical number means – welcome to adulthood.

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Backyard Chickens Provide a Top Omega-3 Source
June 23, 2020 · · Eggs & Meat

Omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of your family’s diet. Many institutions, including Harvard School of Public Health, have listed benefits of consuming enough of this essential nutrient.

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Chicken Life Cycle: 6 Milestones of Your Flock
April 21, 2020 · · Chickens 101

Graduating school. Getting married. Having children. Retirement. We celebrate many milestones in life. Key moments also happen for backyard chickens.

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4 Ways Backyard Chickens Help Gardens
April 20, 2020 · · Chickens 101

Each garden comes with a sense of pride and the joy of sustainability. Imagine if you had a natural way to fertilize, control weeds, manage insects and improve soil aeration.

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Two Paths to Producing Your Own Organic Eggs
May 30, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Spring is an exciting time for chicken raisers. For families just starting with baby chicks, it signals new life and new projects. Experienced chicken raisers feel a similar excitement …

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A Chicken’s Digestive System: The Journey From Feed to Egg
March 14, 2019 · · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites When the dinner bell rings for a backyard flock, the hens come running. There’s nothing like complete, balanced layer feed. But what happens after your chickens are finished …

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