Category: Guides
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When Can Chicks Go Outside Safely? A Guide for Chicken Owners
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Chicks, just like any young animal, need time to grow before they can play outside. They have to be old enough so that the cold or heat doesn’t hurt them. At about 3-4 weeks of age, chicks are ready for short trips outdoors. By 4-6 weeks, they may move to…
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How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Summer: Essential Tips for Chicken Owners
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Keeping chickens safe and cool in the summer is a big job. Think about it like this: when it’s hot outside, you can drink a cold glass of water or sit under a fan, but chickens need your help to beat the heat. Summer brings sunshine and warmth, but for…
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How to Keep Hawks Away from Chickens: Effective Methods
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To further safeguard your chickens from predators like hawks, employing a guard animal can be an effective strategy. Livestock guardian dogs, such as Great Pyrenees or Anatolian Shepherds, are known for their protective nature and can deter hawks and other predatory birds from targeting your flock.
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Understanding and Managing Chickens Losing Feathers: Causes and Solutions
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Chickens can sometimes lose their feathers, which is a big deal for them. Feather loss might happen because of different things, like changing seasons, bugs on their skin, not eating right, or feeling too stressed. Imagine it’s cold outside and your coat starts falling off; that’s tough for chickens too!…
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Expert Guide to Introducing New Chickens to Your Flock
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Bringing new chickens into your current group can be quite the adventure! It’s like adding new friends to your circle. You want everyone to get along and be happy. When you add at least two chickens that already know each other, it helps a lot. But before they join the…
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Innovative Chicken Farming Technologies
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In this article, we are going to talk about new and exciting ways of farming chickens. These new ideas are changing the way farmers look after their chickens and help them lay eggs or grow for food. There are machines and smart tools now that make it easier for farmers to feed…
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Chicken Permaculture: Integrating Chickens into Permaculture Systems
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Permaculture is a way to garden and farm that works with nature, not against it. Now imagine adding chickens to this system. Chickens scratch the ground, mix things up, and help plants grow by making the soil healthy. They eat bugs, turn leftovers into compost, and give us tasty eggs…
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How to Start a Chicken Coop: Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens
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Are you thinking about fresh eggs every morning from your own backyard? Backyard chickens are a growing trend, with over 13 million Americans joining the movement. Our guide simplifies starting a chicken coop, showing how it enriches your life and fills your breakfast plate. Let’s begin this egg-citing journey! Why…
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In-Depth Guide: How Much Does It Cost to Raise Chickens
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Introduction The increased interest in raising backyard chickens is more than just a passing fad. It reflects a broader cultural shift towards sustainable living and a renewed focus on understanding where our food comes from. However, the romanticized vision of a chicken-filled yard can often overshadow the financial aspects that…
