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  • Chickens

    The Top 5 Tips for Successfully Moving Baby Chicks to the Coop

    August 7, 2023 / No Comments

    Raising baby chicks is a rewarding experience, but the task of moving them from their cozy brooder to the big, wide world of the coop can be daunting. Whether you’re a first-time chicken owner or a seasoned pro, the transfer process requires careful consideration and planning. But don’t worry, with the following top 5 tips, you’ll have all the information you need to ensure a safe and successful move for your little peepers. From choosing the right time to move them to creating the perfect environment, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make their transition as smooth as possible. So, let’s get started! 1. Choose the Right Time…

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    Rebecca Beauchemin

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    The Top 5 Ways to Keep Rodents Out of Your Chicken Coop

    June 19, 2023 / No Comments

    As a chicken owner, you know how important it is to keep your coop safe and secure. However, even with the best efforts, rodents can easily find their way in and wreak havoc on your flock. Did you know that a single rat can contaminate up to 10 times the amount of food it eats in a single day with its feces and urine? Not only is this disgusting, but it can also lead to the spread of diseases to your birds. That’s why we’ve compiled the top five ways to keep rodents out of your chicken coop. From sealing up entry points to considering getting a cat, we’ve got…

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  • Chickens,  DIY,  Garden

    How to Grow Chicken Grass Window Boxes: My chickens favorite treat!

    June 29, 2022 / No Comments

    Growing chicken grass in window boxes for your chickens is super easy and a very healthy treat for them. See below for step by step instructions on how to grow chicken grass for your flock. If you love my chicken coop be sure to check out my article on Chicken Coop Construction: How to Build a Predator Proof Chicken Coop Step 1: Build a shelf for your chicken grass window boxes Many animals around your coop will be attracted to the seeds and will dig in the window boxes. Including your chickens if they free range. Keeping them on the ground will not work! I have had much better luck…

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    20 MUST HAVE Products for Chicken Keepers

    June 21, 2022 / 3 Comments

    In this article you will find the TOP 20 MUST HAVE Products for Chicken Keepers. I have personally used all of these products and highly recommend them for anyone with a flock of backyard chickens. DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. #1 Brinsea Incubator This little incubator is a rockstar. I have had 100% hatch rates every time I use it. I order hatching eggs from My Pet Chicken and my kids and I have an educational home hatch. Excellent remote learning/homeschooling activity! #2 Brinsea Egg Candler…

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    Breakfast for Chickens | Decrease in Egg Production

    February 5, 2015 / No Comments

    December came, the days got shorter and my hens all stopped laying!  It happened overnight and I was horrified that I would have to buy STORE BOUGHT eggs.  Luckily my superstars — Sybil and Rosie — continued to lay.  But I was lucky to get one egg a day which would not do!  Every morning I eat two so  I decided I had to do something.  I did 2 very simple things and it’s February 4th and I collected 6 eggs today!  All it took was Breakfast for Chickens and supplemental light! #1, I provided them a bit of supplemental light in the morning.  I use a Christmas light tube…

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    Chicken Breeds & Egg Color

    February 5, 2015 / 1 Comment

    There’s a lot to research as a new chicken keeper.  Chicken breeds and egg color will be discussed below. When I chose the breeds of chicken that I wanted to raise many factors came into play.  My top priorities: Cold/winter tolerant Temperament and friendliness Rate of egg laying (at least 4-5/wk) Egg color (I wanted a colorful egg basket) It was also important they all look different so my kids could tell them apart easily. Our chickens are more like pets to us; pets with a purpose. They all have names (most named after Downton Abbey characters!) and they all have personalities that charm and surprise us. I had another…

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    Chicken Coop Construction: How to Build a Predator Proof Chicken Coop

    January 29, 2015 / 1 Comment

    (Backyard Chickens 2017 2nd place Coop Contest Winner!) In this article you will find: Our chicken coop began its life as an old, sad, playhouse that we considered demolishing several times.  When we decided to get chickens I began researching chicken coop construction. I fell in love with the idea of having an adorable and functional space for my flock.  Most of the pre-fab coops you can buy online are very small and didn’t look very sturdy or predator proof.  We have 20 acres of woods behind our house predator proof was a must.  And so it began — turning the sad playhouse into a safe place for our hens. As…

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    Meet the Chickens

    January 28, 2015 / No Comments

    Cybil, Easter Egger Cora, Silver Laced Polish Mary, White Crested Black Polish & Mrs Hughes, Light Brahma Chick-a-lick, Dominique Boo-boo Chicken, Buff Orpington Anna, Black Copper Marans Rose, Olive Egger

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