As the annual live chick ordering frenzy ramps up into full gear during the spring months, you may have seen what is sometimes considered a dirty word/term in the backyard chickens and hatchery world – “drop shipping”. What is drop shipping when it comes to live chickens, ducks, geese, game birds, etc.? The term “drop ship” means […]
Category Archives: Tips
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Dec
Dec
Chickens are delightful pets to watch, care for, and spend time with. While your chickens may be happy to see you, they can effectively keep each other company if you don’t have time to hang out, and they produce a sometimes unseemly number of eggs. Unfortunately, they’re also somewhat untidy creatures and take a reasonable […]
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Nov
Nov
The seasons are changing! As your chickens delight in scratching through drifts of colorful autumn leaves, happily snacking on insects and worms, you’re likely cleaning your gutters and performing all the usual pre-winter rituals involved in caring for your home. How about your chicken coop? Is your poultry palace ready for the shorter days and […]
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Oct
Oct
They say that pets become like their owners, and owners become like their pets. This juxtaposition is readily apparent between the adventurous backyard farmer and her or his flock of chickens. This is evident when you see the social nature of both hens and backyard chicken owners on Instagram. In case you were unaware, chickens […]
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Jul
Jul
We went through the hundreds of products on sale for Amazon Prime Day and found the ones that are most helpful to chicken owners. They’re mostly related to pest control – rodents, insects, and even larger predators. Check it out!
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Apr
Apr
The moment you tell your kids that you are heading out for a camping trip, their first reaction is no. This is not an activity that they will enjoy. Since camping will teach kids important lessons in life, make sure that this trip happens. Don’t worry if they seem to hate it for now. They […]
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Sep
Sep
Brooder temperature is the most important element that you need to monitor to ensure young chick survival. However, there are many ways control brooder temperature and baby chick comfort.
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Aug
Aug
Preventing hens from eating eggs can become a serious problem. Learn the proper precautions and remedies to hopefully break this behavior.
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Aug
Aug
Sometimes your hens will go broody when you don’t really want them to. Learning how to break a broody hen can help keep them healthy and happy!
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Jul
Jul
Many people don’t know what free range chickens truly are. Read more to find out what this and other labels truly mean to your food and animals!
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Jun
Jun
A brief guide on what you should expect to build or look for when either shopping for or constructing a chicken coop for your backyard chicken flock.
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Apr
Apr
Find answers to some of the most common and frequently asked questions those raising backyard chickens and other poultry are asking.