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4 Ways to Encourage Chickens to Lay in Nesting Boxes

September 9, 2019
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Uncategorized, Chicken Care, Egg Laying

The time of year when spring chicks start laying eggs is a very exciting time! Finding the first little eggs is such a reward for all the hard work we put into our chicks all summer long. You know what’s…

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By Michelle Marine
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Helpful Coop Items

August 29, 2019
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Chicken Care, Homesteading

Chicken care websites, books, and magazine articles list items absolutely necessary to care for a small chicken flock. Feeders, nests, roosts, food storage bins, and waterers are bottom line essentials. Sometimes these sources neglect the other tools and supplies that…

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By Kelsey Spotts
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What to Include in Your Chicken First Aid Kit

August 29, 2019
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Chicken Care

Keeping stocked first aid kits for the different animals and humans on your homestead is always a good idea, and chickens are no exception. This post will cover what to include in your chicken first aid kit. As I’m sure…

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By Michelle Marine
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Summer Heat Busters for Chickens

July 2, 2019
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Chicken Care, Beating The Heat

Someone turned the heat on this past week! With temperatures in the 90s and heat warnings well over 100 degrees out here in Eastern Iowa, it’s important to keep your chickens cool. Here are some summer heat busters for chickens.…

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By Michelle Marine
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Buffalo Gnats: Should You Be Concerned for Your Birds?

June 12, 2019
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Chicken Care, Pests, Uncategorised, Uncategorized

For several weeks in the late spring and early summer, gnats, flies and other nuisance insects make their arrival known. Most of these are simply a nuisance. However, buffalo gnats, also called black flies or turkey gnats, are more than…

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By Shelby DeVore
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Tips for Integrating Chicks Into an Existing Flock

May 31, 2019
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Chicken Care, Uncategorised, Uncategorized

Oh happy day! Your baby chicks are fully feathered and you’re excited to put them in the chicken coop with the other chickens. But wait! Don’t just put the new birds in the coop and assume everything will be awesome.…

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By Michelle Marine
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How Long Should Chicks Stay in the Brooder?

May 31, 2019
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Chicken Care

Now that you’ve gotten your chicks, how long should they stay in the brooder? When will they be old enough to be introduced to the coop? It’s a good rule of thumb that chicks need to stay warm until they…

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By Shelby DeVore
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Why Your Kids Need Chickens

May 31, 2019
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Chicken Care, Homesteading

I’m a huge advocate for having children involved in raising livestock. One of the easier species of livestock to keep is chickens. Chickens are a great farm animal to get kids involved with. Chickens require just enough care that children…

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By Shelby DeVore
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Keeping Your Flock Safe From Predators

May 31, 2019
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Chicken Care, Uncategorised, Uncategorized

Chickens are a wonderful addition to any farm or backyard. Chickens, however, attract not so wonderful critters to your farm or backyard. You may realize that chicken feed will undoubtedly attract mice to your feed shed. But have you thought…

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By Shelby DeVore
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Using Food Scraps To Feed Your Chickens

May 16, 2019
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Chicken Care, Feeding

If you have chickens, there is no reason to toss leftover food or food scraps into the garbage. Not only can you reduce landfill waste by feeding your chickens food scraps, but you can also save money on feed costs…

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By Michelle Marine
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