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Toxic food for chickens: 15 foods to avoid
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Toxic food for chickens: 15 foods to avoid

Feeding chickens toxic food can harm their health and lead to various health problems, including illness, reduced egg production, and...

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10 great reasons to have chickens
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10 great reasons to have chickens

  The Very Definition of Low-Maintenance Chickens don't need to be walked, brushed, or fed twice a day. Essentially all...

Chickens scratching and pecking in a compost pile
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Sustainable Living with Pet Chickens

  Chickens not only make great pets, they also contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. In this day of $4.00...

Homemade Eggshell Tomato Fertilizer: Turn Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold
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Homemade Eggshell Tomato Fertilizer: Turn Kitch...

Turn leftover eggshells into a nutrient-rich homemade fertilizer for your tomato plants! Learn how to make an easy eggshell tomato...

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These top 6 herbs are the best choice to grow near your chicken coop.
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Herbs for Chickens -Top 6 to Grow for your Flock

If you’re growing a garden, consider adding herbs for chickens. Their benefits are two-fold, because they’re good for your birds...

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Composting chicken manure is a great way to live a sustainable lifestyle.
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Top 4 Compost Methods using Chicken Manure

It's time to clean the chicken coop again and we have 4 compost methods for using chicken manure in your...

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Use First Saturday Lime for Chickens & Your Garden Will Thank You!
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Use First Saturday Lime for Chickens & Your Gar...

One of our must-have supplies for backyard homesteading is First Saturday Lime. Garden lime (no, not the citrus plant!) is...

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Chicken Run Ideas: Growing Luffa as a Simple Shade and Wind Block
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Chicken Run Ideas: Growing Luffa as a Simple Sh...

Whether it's sun, wind or rain, our flock has limited protection in their run. On the worst days, our chickens...

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Find Out Which Breeds are Best for You - Take the Quiz!

Answer a few simple questions and we'll recommend breeds that are the best fit for you!