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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)…

ameraucana chickens
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Ameraucana Chickens: Know Before You Buy!

Ameraucana chickens have beautiful eyes, multicolored feathers, and lay lovely blue eggs. But that’s not all this breed offers. Read more! With the Ameraucana chickens large, expressive eyes and cartoon look, they could just be the inspiration you need to become a “crazy chicken person.” And there’s a whole lot more to this rare chicken…

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Fermented Chicken Feed: Why & How To Ferment Chicken Feed

Fermented chicken feed is gaining popularity, and it’s something I like to incorporate on our homestead. It’s not for everyone, and I certainly have readers that are shy about fermenting anything. It’s understandable, but chicken feed is especially easy to ferment correctly. Although you might be a little wary (I was once too!), if you ferment…

7 best chicken feeders for poultry flocks
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7 Best Chicken Feeders: Buyer’s Guide To No Waste Feeders

For most people, finding the best chicken feeders may seem like a reasonably easy thing to do, and in many ways, it is. But there’s different factors to consider before buying one. In this buyer’s guide, I’ll show you the best chicken feeders, and factors to consider before you make a purchase. Best Chicken Feeders:…

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How To Keep Your Chickens Safe On Halloween

So I’m a huge fan of Halloween! I think it’s so fun for kids and I love the costumes, the pumpkins, and all of the fall decorations. However, especially if you’re raising chickens in an urban or suburban area, Halloween can be a pretty stressful and scary time for your chickens. So today we’re going…