Learn about the many food and fiber options for small-space homesteading in How to Start a Backyard Farm. There are more than what you think!
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Learn how to train chickens to come when called, so you can get them to safety whenever you want. Train multiple flocks, each to a different call.
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Unsure if you want a single breed or a “rainbow” flock of hens? Most backyard chicken keepers will get more out of a mixed flock of heritage breeds. Here’s why.
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Learn how the chicken’s wild relatives live, and use that for guidance in creating a chicken habitat that will keep your flock happy. Space, vegetation, and tips for making the most of a small area, are discussed.
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A simple, movable baby chick playground furnished with logs, branches, a nest box, food, and water provides great stimulation for growing chicks. I explain how we made ours, but you might fashion something similar from materials you have on hand.
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Prevent frostbite of chicken combs by choosing the proper breed. Learn why prevention is important, why certain breeds are more resistant, and why this simple solution is often ignored.
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Learn about bumblefoot and treatment with TricideNeo, a non-surgical option that works for some cases. It’s painless for the bird and easy for you. Worked for all 3 of my chickens.
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We hear so much about the wonderful benefits of raising chickens, but the truth is that it’s not for everyone. So I thought an honest discussion of the pros and cons of backyard chickens would be helpful. I am often … Continue reading