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Cochin Chickens: Eggs, Colors, Personalities & More!

Be ready to fall in love with a big fluffy, friendly mass feathers when you start raising Cochin chickens! Whether you raise the full-size version or a bantam cochin chicken, you’re sure to have a new best friend! We own several cochin chickens, including 2 bantams, and they’re the friendliest, cuddliest chickens in our flock….

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Build A Chicken Coop That’s 100% Predator Safe

Building a chicken coop – or at least providing a safe home – is a task we take on the moment we bring home chickens for the first time. With a such a huge task like this, it’s easy to get overwhelmed – especially after you realize that your new feathered friends are a meal…

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Silkie Chicken Facts: 5 Odd Facts That Make Us Love Silkie Chickens Even More

Known as one of the most popular chicken breeds, Silkie chicken’s odd features – specific to their breed – are what makes them such great pets.  Before you add these lovely fluffy butts to your flock, there might be some questions you have. In this article, I share 8 Silkie chicken facts that’ll help you…

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6 High Protein Treats For Chickens

Winter or summer, you need high-protein treats for chickens. Learn more about the role of protein and how to provide enough for your flock. Chicken feathers are essential for their health and well-being. They provide insulation, regulate body temperature in various climates, and protect against environmental elements and injuries. In essence, feathers are vital for…

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Cooler Days At The Farm!: Confessions From The Coop

Well, the temperature has dropped about 40 degrees in the past couple days, which has me super happy – I can finally start working on building coops and more videos for y’all!   The constant heat and bugs made it impossible all summer long.   I’ve been wanting to do a video web series about…