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Chick Fever

Chick Fever

Posted on March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 by Mindie

Right before spring each year, there is a fever that goes around. It is a disorder that comes with many symptoms including extreme anticipation. It

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Keep Eggs From Freezing (And what to do with them if they do!)

Keep Eggs From Freezing (And what to do with them if they do!)

Posted on December 27, 2017January 21, 2018 by Mindie

Eggs become more valuable in the winter as production slows down due to shorter days. With fewer eggs in your nest box, you don’t want

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Posted in ChickensTagged Chicken, Eggs, winter4 Comments on Keep Eggs From Freezing (And what to do with them if they do!)
Christmas Gifts Your Chickens Will Love!

Christmas Gifts Your Chickens Will Love!

Posted on November 28, 2017December 17, 2019 by Mindie

Tis the season for sending Christmas cards, baking cookies, and wrapping up gifts for those we love. I know many folks out there not only

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Posted in ChickensTagged Chicken, Christmas, printable4 Comments on Christmas Gifts Your Chickens Will Love!
Everything You Need to Know About Molting

Everything You Need to Know About Molting

Posted on September 14, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Does it look like a pillow just exploded in your coop? Does you hen look like a pin cushion? Relax, your flock is just molting!

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken6 Comments on Everything You Need to Know About Molting
Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Posted on July 25, 2017January 29, 2018 by Mindie

I’d like to say that this was the first time I had ever dealt with an egg bound animal, but I can’t. Being egg bound

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Ducks5 Comments on Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
A Broody Hen: What is it and what do you do about it

A Broody Hen: What is it and what do you do about it

Posted on May 5, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When it comes to raising chickens, sooner or later, you’re going to get a broody one. As with all living things, there is an inner

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Do Chickens See Better Then Humans? – Fascinating Facts About Chicken Eyesight!

Do Chickens See Better Then Humans? – Fascinating Facts About Chicken Eyesight!

Posted on May 3, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

The other day my hubby asked me what colors chickens see. I know, we have odd conversations around here. I knew they could see colors

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken14 Comments on Do Chickens See Better Then Humans? – Fascinating Facts About Chicken Eyesight!
When You Open a Magazine and See Your Own Face!

When You Open a Magazine and See Your Own Face!

Posted on April 28, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

At the beginning of the year, I was contacted by a UK publication about writing an article for them. They were looking for around 2,000

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken29 Comments on When You Open a Magazine and See Your Own Face!
Fairy Eggs – My Chicken Laid What!?!?!

Fairy Eggs – My Chicken Laid What!?!?!

Posted on April 20, 2017January 29, 2018 by Mindie

Raising chickens can be a rewarding and sometimes magical adventure. There is nothing like getting your first egg! When a hen first starts laying her

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Opossums in the Hen House!

Opossums in the Hen House!

Posted on March 28, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When you have livestock, predators will show up. This is true for backyard poultry.  Just because you might live in a nice little subdivision or

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken15 Comments on Opossums in the Hen House!
Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs

Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs

Posted on December 8, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

In recent year, many folks have taken more of an interest in where their food comes from and the quality of that food. This phenomenon

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Ducks13 Comments on Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs
Molting Season – More than leaves are falling around the coop!

Molting Season – More than leaves are falling around the coop!

Posted on October 28, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Chickens are adorable as chicks, but then they quickly grow up into roos or egg laying machines. Then one day *POOF* they start dropping feathers

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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Posted on October 26, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

You might remember that earlier this month we were in the Purina First Egg Happy Dance contest, which we won (thanks to all who voted.) Besides

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Children10 Comments on October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
7 Tips for a Tidy Nest Box

7 Tips for a Tidy Nest Box

Posted on September 20, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When it comes to backyard chickens and collecting eggs, no one wants to get an egg with dirt or worse, poo, on it. But how

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken14 Comments on 7 Tips for a Tidy Nest Box
Helping Chickens Beat the Heat

Helping Chickens Beat the Heat

Posted on June 23, 2016May 20, 2018 by Mindie

Summer is here and the heat is on. Chickens do not do well in heat! In fact, heat can be downright dangerous for your chickens.

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Posted in ChickensTagged Chicken20 Comments on Helping Chickens Beat the Heat
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