Keeping Chickens Whilst Pregnant

“We are new to keeping chickens and I have a question; is it safe for me to interact with my chickens when I am pregnant? We think we

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Is It Economical To Raise Chickens?

“Is it more economical to raise chickens and eat their eggs than to purchase them at the market?” ~ Mira Vosberg Mira, I’m glad you wrote but I’m

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Keeping Chickens & Ducks Together

We get so many questions about compatibility between chickens and other animals. Most often I’m asked about ducks and rabbits so I thought I’d spend some time this

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Common Chicken Keeping Questions

Each week I answer a readers question in this space. Sometimes I try to thoroughly answer a question a lot of people are asking. This week I’m going

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Who Wants To Raise Chickens?

Raising chickens used to be for farmers only, but over the last few years this has become increasingly more popular, and not just for getting eggs. Chickens are

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Raising Chickens In The City

So many city people are beginning to raise chickens, because they see the many great benefits that they have to offer. The fact that chickens do not require

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Preparing For Your New Chickens

Raising chickens in your backyard doesn’t require too much work, but initially you will need to work a little harder to set everything up and ensure that you

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The Basics of Keeping Chickens

Many people keep their own chickens. Keeping chickens is more of a hobby or the desire to have your own fresh eggs, rather than a business. Individuals can

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Chicken Feed Ideas & Suggestions

Quality chicken feed makes for healthy chickens. If you’ve chosen to raise chickens, it’s imperative that you choose the best possible feed in order to ensure you’re making

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Raising Chickens as a Hobby

Raising chickens has become a very popular hobby over the past few years. It might seem to be an odd hobby to get into, but you’ll be surprised

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