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Why A-Frame Chicken Coops May Be the Best Option for You

A Frame chicken coops are a great idea for the backyard homesteader who doesn’t have a ton of land to work with. After free-ranging our chickens for the last eight years, I’m almost ready to keep them in a coop, and an A-frame chicken coop would work well. However, choosing the right type of mobile …

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The Magic of Dried Leaves in Your Chicken Run, Pig Pen, and Goat Run

One of the benefits of living out in the country is being able to use what you have. Even though I’m over the long winters, I appreciate the changing seasons and the different things each brings. Well, really, what does winter bring? It brings much more work and stress to a homesteader’s life- that’s what …

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How to Raise Chickens for Maximum Egg Production

I’m seeing it all over my social media feeds; the price of eggs is insane, so you’re thinking of raising chickens. I get it, it’s the perfect push to get started with your own chickens. You want to be able to walk out to the backyard, collect some fresh eggs, and have fresh omelets every …

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What to do When Your Hen Turns Out to be a Rooster

Did your cute little chicken hen from Tractor Supply turn out to be a Rooster? I know the disappointing feeling. You try to tell yourself, “Some hens can crow right?” This time I tried to believe my kids were playing a trick on me and it was their tablets making the Rooster sound. Nope, BOTH …

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5 Reasons a Small Chicken Coop Is Better For You

The practice of using a small chicken coop rather than a larger one is becoming more popular. There are several reasons why these coops are gaining in popularity. Busy One reason is because hectic, busy lifestyles are better suited for these kinds of coops. The reason cited most often for having smaller coops is because …

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