Preparing For Baby (Chicks, That Is!) [Podcast]
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Preparing For Baby (Chicks, That Is!) [Podcast]

Baby chick season is almost here….and they have special needs adult chickens don’t. We are definitely getting chicks this spring (despite what my husband says!), and right now we’re busy preparing for their arrival. Baby chicks are a needy bunch, and it’s best to be prepared before they show up on your doorstep (ask me…

Essential Oil Coop Sprays for Healthier Backyard Chickens [Podcast]
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Essential Oil Coop Sprays for Healthier Backyard Chickens [Podcast]

Using store-bought chemical cleaners in your coop is a recipe for disaster. On our homestead, we try to stick with all-natural cleaners – who wants an egg full of toxins, right? I’ve found that essential oils are a great natural alternative that promote a healthier living environment and might even help your chickens lay better! (A…

5 Edibles You Can Feed Your Chickens For Great Tasting Eggs! [Podcast]
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5 Edibles You Can Feed Your Chickens For Great Tasting Eggs! [Podcast]

Getting eggs is one thing….but getting GREAT eggs is an entirely different matter. In this episode, we look at 5 edibles you can feed your chickens for great tasting eggs! You’ll discover: How to make sure your hens have an optimal diet What to feed for healthy yolks How to adjust the pH of their…

5 Important Chicken Decisions To Make Before Spring Arrives
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5 Important Chicken Decisions To Make Before Spring Arrives

Spring will be here in just 90 days….are you ready? Although it’s the dead of winter, spring will be here before we know it….and there’s several decisions you should make NOW to prepare your flock for warmer weather. In this episode, we look at 5 decisions you should make before spring arrives.  You’ll learn: Which 2…

Why Backyard Chickens Lay Weird Looking Eggs & What To Do About It [Podcast]
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Why Backyard Chickens Lay Weird Looking Eggs & What To Do About It [Podcast]

If you’re a backyard chicken owner, you will probably find a weird egg or to in your coop eventually. Every day (yes, literally every day), I get an email from a fan who asks me why they got a weird-looking egg in their coop.  So, I decided to do a podcast about WHY chickens lay…

Backyard Chickens & Apple Cider Vinegar: A Marriage Made In Heaven [Podcast]
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Backyard Chickens & Apple Cider Vinegar: A Marriage Made In Heaven [Podcast]

You probably hear that apple cider vinegar is healthy for your backyard flock. But do you know why? We rely on apple cider vinegar on our farm. Buuuttt…I have some hard and fast rules when it comes to this magic liquid.  I’ll tell you one right now: I think homemade apple cider vinegar is the…