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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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Raising quail for sustainable eggs and meat is easy. If you live in an urban area that outlaws chickens, quail are a good alternative. Here's how to start quail farming. From FrugalChicken
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Raising Quail Is For Every Homestead [Video Tutorial]

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 6 minutes

Raising quail is a great way for even urban homesteaders to have fresh, sustainable eggs. Many cities and towns have banned chickens, but don’t specifically outlaw quail, creating an opportunity for you to start raising quail for their eggs. Although their eggs are smaller than chicken eggs, they’re just as tasty, and can still be used in cooking….

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Adorable Window Box Ideas For Your Coop

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 6 minutes

So I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for cute chicken coop decorations. I LOVE them! I think coop decorations are the best and they add a really nice aesthetic to your backyard. Obviously how your coop looks isn’t the most important thing your coop should include, but it adds a nice touch. Personally, I think it’s…

Wonder "what vaccines do my chickens need?" Here's a list! (Article reviewed by a veterinarian on June 3, 2017)

What Vaccines Do My Chickens Need?

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 5 minutes

Quite frequently, I get messages from readers asking “What vaccines do my chickens need?” In this article, we’re going to cover what vaccines are available for your flock. (This article was reviewed for veterinary accuracy by a licensed veterinarian on June 3, 2017.) Before we get started, let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m…

Train Your Chickens To Come When Called In Just A Couple Weeks With These Tips!

Train Your Chickens To Come When Called In Just 3 Weeks!

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 3 minutes

There’s a lot of advantages to train your chickens to come when called, including keeping them safe from predators. It’s also pretty fun to see these tiny little dinosaurs come running, excited for their treat (mealworms are a favorite). We used to have a Rhode Island Red hen named Daisy who would not just come running,…

Install an Automatic Chicken Coop Door With These 7 Hacks!
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7 Sneaky Hacks To Install An Automatic Chicken Coop Door

ByMaat van Uitert Reading Time: 3 minutes

Installing an automatic chicken coop door is easy, but it’s not always super straightforward. Here’s 7 sneaky hacks to install an automatic door for your chicken coop that the pros don’t always tell you  (and I learned the hard way). First, in the video below, we show you how to install the automatic chicken coop…