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Worming Chickens: Ultimate Guide
Wondering whether worming chickens is easy? What are some all natural options? In this article, we’ll discuss the type of worms chickens can get, why they’re so dangerous, and what to do about it! Think about it: A chicken mama walks into her hen house to collect...
Which Bantams Lay Great Eggs?
Oh, bantams, you infinitely cute and cuddly chickens. What is it about small that just turns our knees to jelly? Is it really just because they’re smaller? Or maybe it’s because they’re adorable AND they lay eggs? It could also be their attitudes. Most bantams...
Easy & Cheap DIY Chicken Coop Build
Here's part 1 of our new chicken coop build! It's a time lapse of how we built the frame. So far, it's cost us about $160 to build this coop - $80 for the hardware and $80 for the 2x4 wood. https://youtu.be/H75rq6VeOtE
How Long Do Ducks Live? Top Pet Breeds
Thinking of adding some of our web footed friends to your flock and wondering “how long do ducks live anyway?” Well, it’s a pretty good question - after all, you want your new pets around for a while! Truthfully, ducks are wonderfully hardy creatures that are...
Is Layer Feed Really Necessary?
Heard about this thing called “layer feed,” but not sure how it’ll help your chickens? Unsure if your chickens’ diet is the best? In this article, you’ll learn all about layer feed, and why it’s critical to raising a healthy flock! Living things need to eat. In fact,...
13 Chicken Feeder Ideas: No-Waste, PVC, & More!
If you’re raising backyard chickens, then you’ve likely also come across the pesky problem of raising mice and rats. A good quality feeder solves unwanted food freeloaders and keeps your feed fresh and bacteria free. In this article, you’ll find DIY chicken feeder...
