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Jersey Giant Chicken — A Giant Bird With A Giant Fan Club

When one hears the name “Jersey Giant,” it might be understandable to envision a massive giant tromping and stomping over the hills. Luckily for poultry lovers, these robust fowl are nothing at all like immense monsters upsetting livestock and unearthing trees. They are, however, the winner of the “biggest chicken breed.” Jersey Giant roosters can…

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Homemade Suet Cakes For Chickens: Great Boredom Busters!

Crafting homemade suet cakes for chickens is a simple way to boost the fat in your flock’s diet while giving them a way to stay occupied. Plus you might be wondering what a suet cake even is. A question I get is “What are suet cakes anyway?” I’ll answer that below. A frequent questions I…

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Stop Pendulous Crop In Backyard Chickens In Its Tracks!

Pendulous crop in backyard chickens can be a stressful event to manage. You might even be wondering what pendulous crop even IS, especially if you’re a new chicken mama or papa. Well, I’m not going to pretend pendulous crop isn’t serious. It can definitely be an issue and it must be addressed. If you don’t…

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Wheat Berry & Lemon Balm Happy Tummy Treats

Taking time with your hens is the highlight of anyone’s day, and treats make it all the more special. My hens come running when they see I have goodies (and sometimes jump ON me), and it’s definitely adorable watching how excited they get. Suet cakes (treats made with a fat to bind the ingredients together)…