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How Often Do Chickens Lay Eggs? Ultimate Guide To Laying

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Eggs are one of the amazing benefits of having chickens in your care – along with companionship and having a coveted family pet and honorary member. But if you’re brand new to chickens, or if you’re trying to make sense of all the old wives tales out there, you might wonder “how often do chickens… Read Full Article

10+ Gift Ideas That Make Winter Actually Bearable

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Sometimes I wish I could hibernate through winter. I hate being cold. There are some products that I’ve found just make winter a little bit easier. So today I thought I would create a compilation of gift ideas that make winter actually bearable. These gifts are perfect for giving to family members for Christmas, or… Read Full Article

5 High Protein Treats For Backyard Chickens

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Winter is here….and although most backyard chickens weather winter well, you might find yourself worrying about whether they’re getting enough protein.   Your flock’s feathers are critical to their health during the winter. Feathers serve some important purposes, including protection from the wind AND keeping your backyard chickens warm.   So, providing your hens a… Read Full Article

Try This DIY Hanging Pumpkin Treat For Your Chickens

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Today I wanted to share a simple DIY hanging pumpkin treat that you can make for your chickens. The idea for this project comes from reader Herdy Bell! Thanks for sharing it with us Herdy! My chickens love pumpkins and since it’s right after Halloween there tend to be a lot of leftover pumpkins around!… Read Full Article

Rustic Winter Decor Ideas That Will Transform Your Home

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Now that it’s November it’s time to start thinking about winter decor for your home. While I love Christmas decor, I prefer decor items that have a more subtle winter feel, so that I can leave them up in January as well! It’s so fun to transform your home for the winter season because there… Read Full Article

5 Herbs Every Chicken Mama Needs This Winter

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While there are a lot of herbs that are great for your backyard chickens, there are a few that are very important during the fall and winter months.   Their tiny bodies have to work hard to stay warm and healthy during the winter, and while a good layer feed is ALWAYS the basis of… Read Full Article