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Silkie Chickens: Pet Facts & Fiction

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Who doesn’t want to own Silkie chickens? They’re fun, sweet-natured, and they make you breakfast! In short, they’re the perfect pet.   Yep – you can definitely keep chickens as pets, and Silkies make GREAT pets, especially for households with children. I also know MANY seniors who keep Silkies because they’re easier to care for… Read Full Article

Raise Araucana Chickens For BEAUTIFUL BLUE EGGS!

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Who doesn’t love a great blue egg laying breed like Araucana chickens?   Blue eggs are one of those fun perks of owning backyard chickens….but not all blue egg layers are the same. (Even though they’re easily confused and mis-marketed).   If you’ve been wondering what this super cool (and rare) breed of chicken is… Read Full Article

Wondering Why Chickens Can’t Fly?

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On Facebook, I see people asking why chickens can’t fly, so I thought it would be a good topic for an article.   Can chickens fly? While it seems like chickens can’t fly, our feathered friends DO have the CAPABILITY to get some airlift – they’re just not that good at it. In fact, the… Read Full Article

12 Types Of Chickens Smart Women Keep As Pets

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If you’re here, I’m pretty sure you’re probably raising certain types of chickens for their eggs.   Raising chicken breeds for eggs is usually why people get into chickens in the first place! Then, very quickly, you realize it’s a lot of fun to own these weird little cluckers and each of the types of… Read Full Article

Discover Your Perfect Backyard Chicken Flock With 5 Of The Best Egg Layers [Podcast]

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Although it’s winter, now is the time to start thinking about what breeds you want to add to your backyard chicken flock.   While all chickens will lay eggs, some are better layers than others. In this episode, we talk about 5 breeds you can add to your flock for consistent egg production. They also… Read Full Article

What Kind Of Chickens Lay Blue Eggs (Or Green…Or Olive…)? [Podcast]

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What kind of chickens lay blue eggs? If you’ve ever wondered about chickens that lay blue eggs, I’ve got some answers for you!   There are many chicken breeds that lay blue eggs. Let’s take a closer look at chickens that lay blue eggs so you can have those pretty blue eggs in your egg basket… Read Full Article