Cold Snap on its way? Prepare your backyard flock with these simple, safe, and practical tips! Although most breeds of chickens are hardy creatures that can tolerate the cold, if not kept warm enough you will see a decrease in egg production and risk of increased sickness. If mother winter or a cold front is […]
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A few key factors should be considered when choosing appropriate breeds for your backyard flock such as egg production capability, space required, hardiness etc. We’ve outlined a few key terms that will be featured in our Meet The Breeds spotlight below: Spatial demands: How much room is required to successfully house? Friendliness: Are they known
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Beyond the obvious of producing eggs, are there benefits to raising a backyard flock of layers? With a little research and conversation, we have compiled a list of benefits to incorporating a laying flock in your backyard this spring. Sense of Pride Raising layers that could produce up to 300 eggs per year not only
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