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How To Care For Chickens Through Winter
Whenever people are considering getting chickens one of the first questions they ask is "How do you care for chickens in winter"? The truth is, caring for chickens in winter is not much different than taking caring of them the rest of the year. Most chickens naturally do well during cold or freezing temperatures and some people are surprised to learn that extreme summer heat is much more of a threat than the cold. Chickens have up to 10,000 feathers and layers of different types of feathering which allows their bodies to well adapt to the cold. In this article I will go over the real threats that come with winter, some mistakes…
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Where Is The Best Place To Buy Chicks?
You decided you wanted chickens but now you want to know the best place to buy them? There are a few good options but none are right or wrong. There are a lot of variables with buying chicks and your goals for your flock will help determine the best place to get them. Below are 3 places to buy chicks from, and we’ve bought chicks from all three places for different reasons. I hope you find this helpful during your search for chickens!
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How To Tell Your Chick Will Be A Rooster – 8 Early Signs
Getting chickens is exciting but you could be wondering if there are any boys amongst your chicks. In this article I will go over 8 early signs that suggests a chick is a male. Maybe you bought sexed pullets and have a feeling you got an accidental cockerel (which happens often). Or maybe you got chicks that are straight run and you're eager to tell the difference. Either way, I hope this article helps to assist you in finding out exactly what you have!
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3 Best Beginner Chicken Breeds You Will Love
Chickens are extremely rewarding to have but the thought of getting started may be daunting. Some questions may be running through your head about their chicken coop, diet, care and even what kind of chickens to get. I am here to answer all your questions for you! Let's begin with 3 great chicken breeds to get you started. These 3 breeds that I've selected are great dual purpose breeds, are easy to care for, generally healthy breeds and they adapt well to different environments. Whether you're looking to keep chickens for eggs or for pets, these breeds will check off all your boxes. They are also affordable and easy to come by unlike…
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Home Chicken Keeping
I am beyond excited to share all that I know about keeping chickens at home in our backyards! Stay tuned for more articles and subscribe to get them first! It is a wonderful, rewarding experience and, with the right knowledge, incredibly easy! Thanks for following along and I am excited for the journey ahead.
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4 Reasons You Will Love Owning Backyard Chickens
Ok, so this one is not for everyone but we love our chickens! There was a time, however, where I was totally against this idea. My husband had thrown out the idea a few times but I always shot him down. They are farm animals. They are messy. They can smell. They are a lot of work! I was home more often so I would be the one stuck taking care of them. Yeah, ok, so you get eggs, but you can just buy eggs at the store. Why on earth would we get chickens? My thoughts exactly! Let me give you a better understanding to how these ladies enrich our lives.