Raising chickens for egg production entails hard work, but is a rewarding hobby that also provides you with a source of fresh eggs. The month of May is National Egg Month recognizing those hard workers that are raising backyard chickens.…
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Raising Chickens for Eggs
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New Video: Little Giant® Brooder Reflector Lamp & 250 Watt Bulbs
Chick season is in full bloom! The Little Giant® Brooder Reflector Lamp provides poultry with a warm, dry environment. Pair your lamp with a Little Giant® Red or Clear Heat Lamp bulb to maintain the warmth for your flock! Check…
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Choosing Chicken Breeds Best for You
Choosing chicken breeds can be one of the most exciting parts of raising backyard chickens. Whether you are just getting started with building your backyard flock or adding some chickens to your existing layers, it’s important to understand what breeds…
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Egg Prices Cause More to Raise Chickens
Egg prices have been on the rise causing shell-shock for consumers in grocery stores. As a result, people are opting into incubating or raising their own chickens in hopes to offset those high prices. Here’s why egg prices have been…
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Watering Backyard Chickens
Water is the most important resource needed from chickens. It’s easy to think that watering chickens is as simple as setting out any dish, filling it up with water, and calling it a day. However, most backyard chicken hobbyists understand…
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