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How to Keep Chickens Cool in Summer

June 29, 2021 · Pam Freeman · Coops

With summer heat upon us, it’s important to remember that high temperatures can be harder on a flock than the cold temperatures of winter. The effects of heat are cumulative and can be enhanced by high humidity so be sure to keep vigilant during heat spells.

Raising the Best Ducks for Meat

June 29, 2021 · Ann Accetta-Scott · Poultry 101

Raising the best ducks for meat is a highly healthy way to incorporate nutrient-dense protein into your diet. Not only is consuming duck meat a healthier choice than other proteins, but they are also easier to raise and ideal for smaller properties.

Ask the Expert – June/July 2021

June 29, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health, Members Only

Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.

Hank’s Homestead

June 27, 2021 · Tove Danovich · Chickens 101

Chickens might be relatively low maintenance pets, but that doesn’t mean they don’t make a mess. A clean and dry coop is one of the best ways of keeping a flock healthy.

How I Break A Broody Chicken

June 27, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Chickens 101

Add to Favorites Story & Photos By Robert Korcz Breaking a broody chicken can be a daunting task and I am told sometimes an impossible one. I do not profess …

Pine Meadows’ Hobby Farms Easy-Clean Chicken Coop

June 27, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Coops

Add to Favorites By Jerry Hanson, Pine Meadows Hobby Farm, Oregon In November of 2012, my wife and I found five acres to purchase from our county’s surplus property auction. This farm is …

COVID Coops: Making Lemonade out of Lemons

June 22, 2021 · Patrice Lewis · Coops

What started as a hobby during COVID blossomed into a full-time business. It’s not just any business; it’s creative work he loves to do.

Can Chickens Eat Watermelon? Yes. Watermelon Soup with Mint Hits the Spot

June 22, 2021 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

Can chickens eat watermelon? Yes. They love it! You can feed it to them directly by cutting open the melon and letting them feast.

Hope for Male Chicks?

June 21, 2021 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101

As farmers and homesteaders, we know that no matter how much we love our chickens, the bottom line is they are a food source. They lay wonderfully nutritious eggs, and if we are raising them for meat purposes, they will feed our family for a couple of days.