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Feed Chicks Apple Cider Vinegar Like A Pro

Maat van UitertMaat van Uitert is a backyard chicken and sustainable living expert. She is also the author of Chickens: Naturally Raising A Sustainable Flock, which was a best seller in it’s Amazon category.  Maat has been featured on NBC, CBS, AOL Finance, Community Chickens, the Huffington Post, Chickens magazine, Backyard Poultry, and Countryside Magazine. She lives on her…

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Raise People-Friendly Chickens With These Tips!

Most people who get backyard chickens want friendly and cuddly pets: good lap chickens, if you will. A question I get a lot is “How do I raise people friendly chickens?” If you’re going to have chickens running around in your home, it’s important for them to be sociable and friendly.  It’s far more enjoyable…

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What Does a Fertilized Egg Look Like + Top 3 Mistakes You Need To Avoid

If you have chickens, chances are you’re wondering “What does a fertilized egg look like?” I have the answers plus some tried and true tips! The first time we hatched chicks on our homestead, it was a great day – we could increase our flock (and our food supply), develop our own line of healthy…