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  • Amazon Deals on Chicken Themed Clothing and Gift Ideas

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  • Amazon Deals on Chicken Supplies

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    Deals on Chicken Supplies, Coop Items and Yard Decor This post includes affiliate links which I may receive a commission for. I only recommend products that I feel are of value to my readers. Automatic Coop Doors Chicken Health and Wellness Items Help With Predators Coop Supplies Metal Coop Run Outdoor Chicken Decor It’s All…

  • Best Chickens for Connecticut

    Best Chickens for Connecticut

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    I live in Connecticut so of course I wanted to make a blog dedicated to selecting the ideal chickens for this region. I’ve chosen breeds that thrive in New England’s variable climate, doing well in both cold winters and hot summers. Ten years ago, I probably would have recommended breeds better suited for colder climates…

  • Tips to Keep your Chickens Cool on Hot Days

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    This page includes affiliate links which I may receive a small commission for at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to my readers. It seems like the summers are getting hotter and hotter. I live in New England and…

  • Dealing With Broody Hens

    Dealing With Broody Hens

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    This page includes affiliate links which I may receive a small commission for at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to my readers. When you keep chickens, you will encounter a broody hen from time to time. A broody…

  • Common Chicken Ailments and Conventional and Natural Ways to Remedy Them

    Common Chicken Ailments and Conventional and Natural Ways to Remedy Them

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    Prompt treatment and good management practices are essential to ensure the health and productivity of your chickens.

  • How to Keep Your Chickens Safe From Predators

    How to Keep Your Chickens Safe From Predators

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    This page includes affiliate links which I may receive a small commission for. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to my readers. Raising chickens can be a rewarding experience, providing fresh eggs and a sense of homestead living. However, protecting your flock from predators…

  • Effective Treatments for Mites on Chickens

    Effective Treatments for Mites on Chickens

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    This page includes affiliate links which I may receive a small commission for. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to my readers. Mites are a common pest that can severely affect the health and productivity of chickens. These tiny parasites can cause discomfort, decreased…

  • A Comparison of Seven Popular Automatic Chicken Coop Door Openers

    A Comparison of Seven Popular Automatic Chicken Coop Door Openers

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    This page includes affiliate links which I may receive a small commission for. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to my readers. When comparing different brands of automatic chicken coop doors, several options stand out based on features, ease of installation, durability, and user…

  • How to Train Your Chickens to Lay in the Nesting Boxes

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    One of my Dominiques in the nesting box One of my Australorps in a nesting box made from a milk crate Raising chickens can be a rewarding experience, especially when they start laying eggs. However, it can be frustrating if they are laying their eggs all over the place. Training your chickens to lay in…