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January 20, 2011

Last night when I arrived home, it was around 5:30pm. The flock was in for the night. Quickly, I refilled the water bowl for inside the coop, slid it in and tried to shut the door. Oyster Cracker came off the roost to see what I was doing. Unfortunately, the chickens can’t see well in…

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Chickens Predators Stories from Our Nest

An Uninvited Guest

December 11, 2010

I knew that it would happen eventually. I’m not actually saying that this happened for the first time yesterday. I just happened to see it. Both kids were home sick with that horrible cough that sounds like a barking seal. The little one also had pink eye. Needless to say, instead of braving the crowds…

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So You Want to Raise Backyard Chickens: 4 of a 5 Part Series

November 8, 2010

THE FIRST SIX WEEKS I think that you will be utterly amazed at the pace in which these adorable little chickens grow! Don’t blink because you will miss it! Take the time to enjoy them. They should start to develop a pecking order. Every flock has one. By watching your flock, you will be able to determine things such as; Who…

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So You Want to Raise Backyard Chickens: 3 of a 5 Part Series

November 4, 2010

THE ART OF CHICKEN HOMEMAKING/ CREATING A BROODER As the arrival of your chicks quickly approaches, you will need to create a brooder. This will be their home for about the next 6 weeks. For their first week of life, the chicks will need the brooder temperature to be about 95 degrees F. This is maintained by your…

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So You Want to Raise Backyard Chickens: 2 of a 5 Part Series

October 27, 2010

GOING SHOPPING Preparing for the arrival of the chicks was so exciting! It was almost like Christmas. We counted down and with each passing day, our anticipation rose! In our household, it was a family affair. I ordered the chicks in February for a June delivery date. Why did I wait so long? Well, I had…

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Chickens Coop Care DIY Projects Eggs Health Issues Predators Seasonal Care

So You Want to Raise Backyard Chickens: 1 of a 5 Part Series

October 26, 2010

So, how do I go about this, you ask? Well if you’re like me you read everything you can get your hands on, check the internet and dive head first into something figuring you’ll just troubleshoot along the way. However, there is some planning to optimize your chicken experiences that will make life easier. So, lets…

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An Uninvited Guest

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So You Want to Raise Backyard Chickens: 2 of a 5 Part Series

So You Want to Raise Backyard Chickens: 1 of a 5 Part Series

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