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Backyard Chickens

If your city allows it, you should get some backyard chickens. They keep bugs in check, they give you fresh eggs which are healthy and delicious, and if you…
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Learn how to make a chicken dust bath with these step-by-step instructions. Get a list of chicken dust bath ingredients, learn why our backyard chickens love their dust baths and make your own in just a couple of hours. #backyardchickens
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The Cochin is a large, showy ornamental breed that is very friendly, but not a particularly productive layer. Hens are excellent mothers, though. #chickens #cochin
The Cochin is a large, showy ornamental breed that is very friendly, but not a particularly productive layer. Hens are excellent mothers, though. #chickens #cochin
A heritage breed developed in France, the Faverolle is a large breed kept for exhibition, egg laying, and also for their quiet, docile, friendly personalities. #chickens #homesteading Heritage Breeds, Chicken Breeds, Egg Laying, Chickens, Homesteading, Salmon, Exhibition, Friendly, Quiet
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A heritage breed developed in France, the Faverolle is a large breed kept for exhibition, egg laying, and also for their quiet, docile, friendly personalities. #chickens #homesteading
After getting your baby chicks, or after hatching – they will be very afraid and confused about everything around them. Types Of Chickens, Keeping Chickens, Backyard Chicken Coops, Chickens And Roosters, Pet Chickens, Raising Chickens
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After getting your baby chicks, or after hatching – they will be very afraid and confused about everything around them.
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Baby chicks have delicate digestive systems o you have to be really careful what you feed them. Here's what they can and cannot eat. #chickens #homesteading Baby Chicks, New Life, Delicate, Eat, Birds, Bird
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Baby chicks have delicate digestive systems o you have to be really careful what you feed them. Here's what they can and cannot eat. #chickens #homesteading
Originally developed to produce meat and eggs, today the Lavender Orpington is a striking exhibition chicken with a famously friendly temperament. #chickens #lavenderorpington Lavender Orpington Chickens, Poultry, Need To Know, Produce
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Originally developed to produce meat and eggs, today the Lavender Orpington is a striking exhibition chicken with a famously friendly temperament. #chickens #lavenderorpington
Have you ever wondered what might it be like, raising a flock of chickens on a hillside, opposite a tiny hilltop village in a remote part of the stunning Italian countryside? Many people dream of packing everything in and moving to live in a friendly, rural community in the heart of Italy. The difference for me is that I've done it for over twelve years now. Here’s how I raise chickens naturally in rural Italy and how you can too. Chicken Health, Healthy Chicken, Backyard Flocks, Raising Backyard Chickens, Hatching Eggs, Romantic Destinations, Eating Organic, Hilltop, Fruit And Veg
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Have you ever wondered what might it be like, raising a flock of chickens on a hillside, opposite a tiny hilltop village in a remote part of the stunning Italian countryside? Many people dream of packing everything in and moving to live in a friendly, rural community in the heart of Italy. The difference for me is that I've done it for over twelve years now. Here’s how I raise chickens naturally in rural Italy and how you can too.
If you want to naturally expand the size of your flock, you'll want broody hens. We will tell you about the best broody breeds right here. #chickens Breeds
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If you want to naturally expand the size of your flock, you'll want broody hens. We will tell you about the best broody breeds right here. #chickens
Why is my chicken loosing its feathers?! Is your chicken run all of a sudden looking like someone unpacked a feather pillow? Does your flock look like it's been freshly plucked? What is going on and what can you do about it? Learn why and when chickens lose their feathers and what it means. Backyard Chicken Flock, Backyard Poultry, Chicken Garden, Chicken Diet, Chicken Runs, Chickens Losing Feathers
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Why is my chicken loosing its feathers?! Is your chicken run all of a sudden looking like someone unpacked a feather pillow? Does your flock look like it's been freshly plucked? What is going on and what can you do about it? Learn why and when chickens lose their feathers and what it means.
All about incubating and hatching baby chicks - everything you need to know to prepare. In these articles, I guide you through the hatch patterns on all 21 days of the incubation cycle. Then you'll know exactly what should be happening and what you need to look out for at every stage in the process. Incubating Chicken Eggs, Hatching Chickens, Covered Backyard, Raising Ducks, Hatch Pattern, Brooder
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All about incubating and hatching baby chicks - everything you need to know to prepare. In these articles, I guide you through the hatch patterns on all 21 days of the incubation cycle. Then you'll know exactly what should be happening and what you need to look out for at every stage in the process.
5 nutritional benefits of watermelon for chickens. If you're wondering if chickens like watermelon, the short answer is yes. But what about eating the rind or the seeds? And can baby chickens eat watermelon? Keep reading to learn what parts of this refreshing melon are safe for your chickens in the hot summer months. Dried Watermelon, Watermelon Benefits, Watermelon Seeds, Chicken Eating, Canned Chicken, Summer Chicken
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5 nutritional benefits of watermelon for chickens. If you're wondering if chickens like watermelon, the short answer is yes. But what about eating the rind or the seeds? And can baby chickens eat watermelon? Keep reading to learn what parts of this refreshing melon are safe for your chickens in the hot summer months.
Introducing a special series all about incubating! Every week, we'll be featuring a different expert to answer 17 questions about the process, benefits, and pitfalls of incubating chicks. Join us to learn what it takes to create a successful incubating process and how to avoid the mistakes that can set you back. Important Facts, How To Stay Healthy, Mistakes, Avoid
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Introducing a special series all about incubating! Every week, we'll be featuring a different expert to answer 17 questions about the process, benefits, and pitfalls of incubating chicks. Join us to learn what it takes to create a successful incubating process and how to avoid the mistakes that can set you back.
When is it safe for baby chicks to go outside? So your cute, fluffy little chicks are growing up and getting bored in the brooder. It's time to fly the nest. But are they still too young to go outside? When is it warm enough? How do you keep them safe? And how should they be introduced? Find out here >> Baby Chickens, Gardening For Beginners, Gardening Tips, Chicken Brooder, Flying The Nest
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When is it safe for baby chicks to go outside? So your cute, fluffy little chicks are growing up and getting bored in the brooder. It's time to fly the nest. But are they still too young to go outside? When is it warm enough? How do you keep them safe? And how should they be introduced? Find out here >>
Over a dozen reasons could be the culprit for your chicken's not laying eggs. Here's what you should do in each situation. #chickens #homesteading #selfreliance Chicken Coop, Crazy Chicken Lady
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Over a dozen reasons could be the culprit for your chicken's not laying eggs. Here's what you should do in each situation. #chickens #homesteading #selfreliance
Storey's Guide To Poultry Breeds: A Book Review from Cath, the Chicken Lady. Taking a balanced approach, this book review covers what is in the guide including photos and characteristics of different breeds and more. The Storey's Guide actually covers all kinds of poultry, not just chickens. Keep reading the review to help you determine if it's the right resource for you. Chicken Lady, Poultry Breeds, Nonfiction Books
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Storey's Guide To Poultry Breeds: A Book Review from Cath, the Chicken Lady. Taking a balanced approach, this book review covers what is in the guide including photos and characteristics of different breeds and more. The Storey's Guide actually covers all kinds of poultry, not just chickens. Keep reading the review to help you determine if it's the right resource for you.
What kind of water is safe for chickens to drink? These days there's all kinds of water available. Tap, well, natural spring and a wide variety of bottled. Are they all safe for chickens to drink? The answer is no. Learn which water is best and why >> Backyard Chickens Eggs, Chicken Breeds For Eggs, Natural Chicken Feed, Frozen Treat
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What kind of water is safe for chickens to drink? These days there's all kinds of water available. Tap, well, natural spring and a wide variety of bottled. Are they all safe for chickens to drink? The answer is no. Learn which water is best and why >>
Algae are not harmful to chickens. In fact, algae are actually good for chickens. Chicken Feed Diy, What Can Chickens Eat
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Algae are not harmful to chickens. In fact, algae are actually good for chickens.
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So you'd like to raise chickens but as a beginner, but you're not sure whether they'll be right for your family? Take this 10 question quiz to help you think through the different issues involved in keeping chickens healthy and safe. It covers all the critical issues. Don't even consider buying chickens until you and your family have taken this quiz together. Chicken Feed, Chicken Anatomy, Steps In Planning, Laying Hens
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So you'd like to raise chickens but as a beginner, but you're not sure whether they'll be right for your family? Take this 10 question quiz to help you think through the different issues involved in keeping chickens healthy and safe. It covers all the critical issues. Don't even consider buying chickens until you and your family have taken this quiz together.
What is the most secure fencing for chicken runs? Whether you have a chicken run that's an acre or more or a small area contained in your backyard or garden, it needs to be safe for your flock. The most secure fencing for a chicken run needs to keep predators out and your chickens in. Here's what you need to know. Fancy Chicken Coop, Fancy Chickens, Backyard Coop, Livestock Guardian
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What is the most secure fencing for chicken runs? Whether you have a chicken run that's an acre or more or a small area contained in your backyard or garden, it needs to be safe for your flock. The most secure fencing for a chicken run needs to keep predators out and your chickens in. Here's what you need to know.
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If you're wondering how many eggs you can get from your backyard chickens, here's everything you need to know about how frequent they will lay and how to mazimize egg laying production. Chicken Breeds Chart, Rare Chicken Breeds, Bantam Chicken Breeds, Bantam Chickens
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If you're wondering how many eggs you can get from your backyard chickens, here's everything you need to know about how frequent they will lay and how to mazimize egg laying production.
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3 foods backyard chickens should NEVER eat and nuts are not one of them! The first forbidden food for chickens is chocolate. They should not even have small amounts because chocolate is toxic to them. The second food chickens should never eat is pudding. Keep reading to discover what the third food chickens shouldn't eat and why. Chicken Recipes, Food For Chickens
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3 foods backyard chickens should NEVER eat and nuts are not one of them! The first forbidden food for chickens is chocolate. They should not even have small amounts because chocolate is toxic to them. The second food chickens should never eat is pudding. Keep reading to discover what the third food chickens shouldn't eat and why.
The importance of electrolytes for vulnerable chickens. So you've heard about electrolytes for chickens but you're not sure what they are or when to use them? Or maybe you have a sick chick or chicken who's in need of a quick boost, and you've heard that an electrolyte drink will help – but you don't know how to go about making it. Learn all of this and more by reading the article >> Homemade Electrolyte Drink, Homesteading Skills, Preserving Food
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The importance of electrolytes for vulnerable chickens. So you've heard about electrolytes for chickens but you're not sure what they are or when to use them? Or maybe you have a sick chick or chicken who's in need of a quick boost, and you've heard that an electrolyte drink will help – but you don't know how to go about making it. Learn all of this and more by reading the article >>
So you are wanting to keep a flock of birds but you are wondering what can you keep together. Everything you need to know about keeping a mixed species flock. #mixedspeciesflock #mixedbirdflock #homesteading #chickenkeeping #theupcycledfamily #homesteadchickens Raising Farm Animals, Chicken Diy, Keeping Ducks
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So you are wanting to keep a flock of birds but you are wondering what can you keep together. Everything you need to know about keeping a mixed species flock. #mixedspeciesflock #mixedbirdflock #homesteading #chickenkeeping #theupcycledfamily #homesteadchickens