Author: Nancy

Raising Meat Chickens

Even though the first day of winter was only a short time ago, it is time to start planning to raise meat chickens during the coming spring. If you’re still…
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Raising Backyard Chickens 101

Many people in the inner city suburbs are starting to realize the benefits of raising backyard chickens. They are easy to take care of, produce fresh eggs for the table,…
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Raising Free-Range Chickens

Raising free-range chickens is a hotly debated topic with many things to consider from both sides. Before deciding what to do, evaluating the pros and cons of letting your chickens…
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Chicken Coop Necessities

Happy, healthy chickens need proper housing, but knowing the chicken coop necessities may seem daunting. Don’t let choosing the house for your chickens intimidate you. Meeting the needs of your…
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Best Laying Hen Breeds

When we started raising backyard chickens, we put a lot of thought and research into the best laying hen breeds. Learning which breeds were best for our purpose saved us…
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Raising Laying Hens

During my many raising adventures in raising laying hens, I found myself in a position I didn’t like. I had to do it and wouldn’t say I liked it. Five…
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Predator Proofing

Predator Proof Chicken Coop

Protecting chickens from predators is such an important topic, and a predator-proof chicken coop is vital to flock safety. This article helps you determine the type of predators you have…
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