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How To Care For Your Baby Chicks Weeks 7-16 [Podcast]
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How To Care For Your Baby Chicks Weeks 7-16 [Podcast]

Last week we tackled your backyard chicken’s first 6 weeks, and in this episode we take on weeks 7-16! (Want to listen to last week’s episode first? Click here!) Weeks 7-16 are a little bit different then weeks 1-6 (especially weeks 11-16!) so we break down how you should care for your chicks each week so…

How To Care For Baby Chicks Weeks 1-6 [Podcast]
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How To Care For Baby Chicks Weeks 1-6 [Podcast]

Baby chicks require special care – that’s pretty much a fact. And they’re fragile! Luckily, in this episode, we delve into the care they need week by week, as we explore the first 6 weeks of your new flock members’ lives. (Want to learn about weeks 7-16? Click here for the next episode!) You’ll learn:…

Treats For Your Chickens To Make Them Go WILD!

Treats For Your Chickens To Make Them Go WILD!

Got chickens that love treats? Me too. Often, I can’t walk into the coop without practically being mauled, and if I have dried insect treats, it’s over. This article is inspired by my new book, Cluck Cakes, which shows you how to make 11 gourmet treats for your hens! They’re organic, all natural, and hens…

We tried an Eglu Cube Chicken Coop & Here’s What Happened.
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We tried an Eglu Cube Chicken Coop & Here’s What Happened.

This article is sponsored by Omlet. In exchange for an Eglu Cube and run, we agreed to review the coop. However, this review is our objective opinion and honest thoughts about our experience with the Eglu Cube. Testing out Omlet’s Eglu Cube We tested the Eglu Cube with 5 young chickens – 3 pullets and…

Do Raccoons Eat Chickens? Here’s What You Need To Know!
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Do Raccoons Eat Chickens? Here’s What You Need To Know!

A common question I’m asked by new owners is “do raccoons eat chickens?” Unfortunately, I’m usually contacted by someone after they find their chickens dead in their coop, and they can’t figure out what attacked their birds. So, do raccoons eat chickens? The short answer is yes. Although we love our chickens and view them…