What Raising Chickens Taught Our Family
The first time that I raised backyard chickens, we started with a mature flock to begin with. If I could do it all over, I would raise...
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Annie
May 28, 20207 min
10 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Chickens (And Safe Alternatives)
If you're raising chickens, you’ve likely noticed they’re always eager to peck at whatever scraps they can find. While they might seem to...
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Annie
May 13, 20204 min
The Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens
Raising backyard chickens has been one of my very best decisions. It’s way more than just yummy eggs whenever we want. Our flock has...
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Apr 1, 20203 min
Your Guide to Purchasing Baby Chicks
It’s officially spring, and if you’re thinking about starting a flock of your own, there are some important things to consider before you...
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Feb 26, 20203 min
Welcoming New Baby Chicks to Your Flock
If you've seen our social media posts lately, you know that we've proudly added four new baby chicks to our flock this month. To say I...
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Feb 5, 20203 min
Winter Egg Production and Frozen Eggs: How to Protect Your Flock’s Eggs
It’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota and temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Many people question my choice to live here,...
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Jan 29, 20203 min
How to Get Your Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting Boxes
One of the most exciting times we’ve had in our backyard chicken experience is the day we received our very first egg. If you've gone...
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Jan 24, 20206 min
Managing Frostbite in Chickens
If you’ve never experienced a January in Minnesota, you should, at least once in your life! I was born and raised here, and still, there...
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Oct 1, 20193 min
How to Manage Molting Season in Chickens
I remember the first time I watched our chickens go through their fall molt. I was so worried—I thought for sure my chickens were dying!...
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Aug 14, 20193 min
How to Safely Integrate Your Chicken Flocks
When I started this adventure with backyard chickens, I said I wanted NO MORE than six chickens! I had chickens before, and both times, I...
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