Starting An Egg Selling Business

“My son is a 17 year old boy who loves animals. As his father I would like to support him. He wants to start his egg laying business in our back yard. We have no clue where to start. I would like to do this professionally. Will you help us please?” ~ Ferrel Paulse Ferrel,…

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Keeping Dogs & Chickens

“Do you have any tips for helping the family dog with learning to leave the chickens alone? He’s a lab and has never been around chickens. We plan to get chicks in the spring and expose him to them right away with CLOSE supervision at all times. Thank You.” ~ Cathy Walsh Cathy, I’m so…

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Do Fertilized Eggs Taste Better Than Regular Eggs?

“Hello I was wondering if fertilized eggs taste any different than regular eggs without a rooster?” This reader didn’t leave their name but I thank them for the question. Some people would absolutely insist that a fertilized egg tastes better than a non-fertilized egg. Popular opinion (including my own) says that there is no difference…

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Keeping Multiple Roosters Within A Flock Of Hens

“I have a small flock of 5 of my favorite breeds (Delaware, Amerecauna, Buff Orpington, Welsummer & Barred Rock). I ordered a Delaware Rooster in my latest chick order as the hens are so friendly (they come running to be petted) and I’d like to see if they will hatch some eggs for next year.…

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Choosing The Right Hens To Keep

“Hello, I’m VERY excited about your newsletter! My question is: when deciding what chickens to get for the first time, what should a person look for? There are SO many choices I’m a bit overwhelmed. I’ll be raising them for their eggs and as pets for our family to enjoy. I’d like the most friendly…

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Keeping Chickens Inside and Caged

“Is it possible, or even feasible, to keep 3 or 4 chickens inside the house, in fairly large cages, until I can get moved out into the country and let them free range… Since they would be in my bedroom, I can make sure they get proper care and handling myself. Have I missed anything?”…

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Keeping Chickens In Warmer Weather

“I’m new to keeping chickens, as the weather starts to get warmer do I have to take any extra precautions?” ~ Justin Vosman Justin, thank you for your question. There are some precautions you’ll need to take, especially if you live in a hot, dry climate. The most important thing your chickens need in hot…

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Crooked Beak In Hens & Poultry

“I just noticed that one of my Auracana Pullets has an “over bite”? Her bottom beak goes to the left and her upper beak goes to the right. She has grown normally and is the same size as the rest of the batch I received from the hatchery. I assume she should have no problem…

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