chicken care

Chicken Predators – What You Need to Know

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Humans aren’t the only animal that enjoys a delicious chicken dinner; chicken predators like foxes, coyotes, raccoons, dogs, mink, owls, and some hawks also find chickens a meaty, easy-to-catch meal.

Raising Baby Chicks 101

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Raising chickens isn’t complicated, but it can seem that way for novices who want to keep a small flock but lack mentors to learn from. Fortunately, the growing backyard chicken phenomenon is increasing acceptance of these docile animals in both cities and suburbia. So, how does a person with no chicken experience learn how to start and care for a […]

8 Tips for Raising Chickens in Winter

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Raising chickens in winter can be a lot of fun. Some hens love wandering around the yard and their first snow sighting can be quite entertaining. A bird’s thick feathers are a natural protective coat, so most breeds are well-equipped for winter. Here are a few tips on how to care for chickens in the winter: 1. How to keep […]