Hatching eggs and raising a flock with your family can teach many life lessons through firsthand egg-sperience. Children can learn everything from responsibility to the circle of life all from the comfort of your farm or backyard. Here are 5…
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Raising Chicks: 5 Life Lessons Kids Will Learn
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Incubating with Little Giant®
Incubating and watching your eggs hatch is one of the most enjoyable parts of keeping chickens. We are excited that you are choosing to incubate with Little Giant® and are here to help you through the process! The Little Giant®…
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Growing Chicks: Now What?
Spring has sprung and before you know it, your baby chicks will be blooming into adult birds! The most important part in raising a flock is to have adequate access to food and water. Be prepared for when they need…
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Let’s Get Started with Backyard Chickens
Adding a flock to your backyard can be exciting, rewarding, but also overwhelming! From the day you bring your chicks home to the first egg in the new nesting box, we are here to provide you with what you need…
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How to Pick a Healthy Chick
Chick Days are in full swing and if you walk into any farm and ranch store, chances are good that you’ll be greeted with fuzzy, adorable peeping chicks. Who can resist?! But before you scoop up your chicks, you’ll want…
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