How often do you need to feed your backyard chickens? Fortunately, chickens are fairly simple animals that don’t require 24/7…
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Raising chickens
Can You Eat Male Chickens? Managing Your Roosters
Can you eat male chickens? This is a common question from homesteaders and small farmers who are getting started with…
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What Time of Year Is Best For Raising Meat Chickens?
Meat chickens – also called broilers – are a whole different ballgame compared to raising laying hens. While many backyard…
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How Big of a Chicken Coop Do You Need for 20 Chickens?
In the market for your first chicken coop? Our best suggestion for buying or building a new chicken coop is…
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Do Cornish Cross Chickens Lay Eggs? What You Need to Know
Cornish Cross chickens are heavy-duty meat birds that grow quickly. They’re fairly docile, and can provide significant amounts of meat…
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How to Make a Gravity DIY Chicken Waterer with PVC
If you’ve ever had chickens, you probably understand the frustrations that can come with the different types of chicken waterers….
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