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Maat 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 farm in Southeast Missouri with her husband, two children, and about a million chickens and ducks. You can follow Maat on Facebook here and Instagram here.

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Rooster Rockstars: What Makes A Good Rooster Anyway? [Podcast]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 1 minute

Before you add a rooster to your flock, you should know there’s certain behaviors you should accept, and some that you should avoid like the plague. Knowing the difference can mean the health and happiness of your flock as a whole. See, sometimes roosters seem okay, but they can make your flock nervous or flighty. In this…

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What Can Chickens Eat In Your Garden? Planning a Chicken Garden for All Seasons: Spring

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 6 minutes

What can chickens eat in your garden? Well, plenty. But you have to grow something first! And luckily, this article will show you everything you can grow as treats for your backyard chickens and ducks! I’ve invited my friend Julia of ReformStead.com to tell us how she transforms her garden into a chicken garden each year! Growing…

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How Do Chickens Mate? For Healthy Hens, You Need To Know

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 5 minutes

Have you ever wondered “How do chickens mate?” Well, I can tell you it’s not like people. In fact, if people mated like chickens, it would be odd indeed. There’s completely zero romance (at least of human value) involved. One of the fun (or not so fun) things about being on a farm is you…

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How Much Does It Cost To Own A Chicken? Egg Cost Comparison

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 12 minutes

Many beginners wonder “How much does it cost to own a chicken?” And in this article, we’re going to talk specifics about how chicken keeping can affect your wallet. Like many things in life, you can make chicken keeping as expensive or inexpensive as you want. Now, just how much does it cost to own…