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5 Magnolia Inspired Coops You Need In Your Backyard

Try to tell me these chicken coops aren’t absolutely adorable. And try to convince me you don’t want a coop as cute as these in your backyard.   Go ahead. Try to convince me.   Can’t, can you? LOL!   This week’s Adorable Coops! are white exterior heaven – they all have a modern “Joanna…

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6 Homes For Your Hens That’ll Give You Coop Envy

Ahhh….coop envy. We’ve all been there. I’m not a very “crafty” person, so I love writing this blog post every week that has beautiful coops, designed by very talented chicken owners – coops that are destined to give you ideas to beautify your own coops or just inspire a bit of “coop envy.” Every week,…

10 easy frugal feeds chicken water feeder hacks
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These 10 Frugal Feeds & Chicken Water Feeder Hacks Are So Easy!

Raising chickens can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want to make it. These 10 frugal feeds and chicken water feeder hacks are easy – and we’ve used them on our farm to help our flock (and our wallets) be healthier! When it comes to raising chickens, I definitely think cutting corners is a…

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Try This Adorable DIY Herb Pot for Healthier Backyard Chickens!

So chickens LOVE herbs. Seriously. They LOVE them!   And not only do chickens  love them, but they’re also really good for them too! They’re also perfect to feed for great eggs. So that’s a huge win-win!   I try and incorporate herbs into my chickens’ diet in as many ways as I can. I…

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Is Chick Grit Necessary?

A common question I get is whether chick grit is necessary. And the answer is yes….and no. It depends on a few factors, namely, whether your feeding your chicks treats, letting them forage, or feeding extra things like herbs. Like older chickens, grit can help chicks digest their food. In fact, if you’re feeding anything…