Raising Chickens

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8 Myths About Raising Chickens
Thinking about getting chickens? Here’s everything you need to know about raising chickens…that they don’t tell you!
what foods can you feed chickens? including lettuce, cabbage and pumpkins
What Foods Can Chickens Eat?
Can you feed chickens human food or leftover table scraps? Keep reading for a guide to foods chickens can eat, what foods they can’t eat, and a free printable checklist!
how to prepare for baby chicks with the help of mom and dad in this post
The Complete Guide to Caring for Baby Chicks
Everything you need to know about caring for baby chicks and how to get started raising baby chickens at home.
Do Fresh Eggs Need Refrigerated?
If your eggs haven’t been washed, then they still have their protective coating and don’t need to be refrigerated. As soon as you wash that coating, the eggs lose their protection and will need to be refrigerated.
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10 Ways to Predator Proof Your Chicken Coop
Make your coop as strong and secure as possible with these tips! Ways to help prevent predators and keep your chickens safe.
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Free Ranging Chickens: The Pros and Cons
Free Ranging Chickens: The Pros and Cons - The Novice Homestead
what can you safely feed chickens in the backyard? info sheet for feeding chickens and how to use them
What Foods Can Chickens Eat?
We created this printable “cheat sheet” that you can print out and keep on hand. It shows some of the common food items that are ok for chickens to eat and things you should never feed chickens.
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5 Ways To Keep Snakes Out of a Chicken Coop
These are things that we personally do to keep snakes out of our coop. We have not had an issue with snakes ever since we implemented ALL of these strategies:
what is bumblefoot in chickens? and how to get rid from them
What is Bumblefoot in Chickens & How To Treat It
What is Bumblefoot in Chickens & How To Treat It - The Novice Homestead
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How To Kill Parasites In Chickens Using Essential Oils - The Organic Goat Lady
How To Kill Parasites In Chickens Using Essential Oils - The Organic Goat Lady
three chickens eating from a blue bowl with the words gentle ways to rid your chickens of worms naturally
How to Deworm a Chicken Naturally