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Former Convicts find Hope for the Future in Chicken Keeping

October 1, 2022 · Susie Kearley · Chickens 101, Flock Files

Add to Favorites At Southwell Hostel in Nottinghamshire, England, an ‘Enabling Environment’ project is underway to give ex-convicts who’ve recently left prison confidence, responsibility, and focus as they transition to …

6 Ways to Prepare for Raising Chickens in Winter

September 9, 2022 · atavares · Feed & Health

Raising chickens in winter has its challenges, but these six tips for fall flock preparation will help your chickens get through the colder months in good health.

What Killed My Chicken?

September 8, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Coops

Keep a flock for long and sooner or later you’ll be asking yourself, “What killed my chicken?” Many marauders love our backyard chickens as much as we do, and each leaves a calling card that offers a clue as to which predator you’re dealing with.

Protecting Chickens From Predators: Can You Predator Proof Your Flock?

September 8, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Coops

Can you predator proof your flock? Of course, the answer is yes and no. As with most all other issues in life, the question of protecting chickens from predators is relative to the situation.

Build a Chicken Run and Coop from Recycled Materials

August 29, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

If you want some great ideas on how to build a chicken coop using local and recycled materials, look at these great stories for inspiration.

Raising Geese for Meat: A Home-Grown Holiday Goose

August 23, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Eggs & Meat

Raising geese for meat is the primary purpose for most goose breeds, although some are bred with an emphasis on other attributes as well.

Does it Matter if You Raise Heritage Chicken Breeds or Hybrids?

August 19, 2022 · Janet Garman · Chickens 101

What are heritage chicken breeds? You may be asking this question if you start looking at different breeds of chickens to start a backyard flock.

Five Reasons Why I Love Owning Chickens

August 18, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Chickens 101

Being raised on a farm, owning chickens is a natural thing for me, but when someone asked me about my personal reasons for owning chickens, I had to stop and think. Is it because we always have, or are there more personal beliefs and reasons? The answer is both.