I never realized how intensely debated the topic of how to wash farm fresh eggs was until I began raising chickens for myself many years ago. I like to think of the debate over washing fresh eggs as a difference of opinion between germaphobes and fact-checkers.
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If you’ve raised chickens for any length of time, like I have, you’ve probably found yourself growing fond of your crazy, unique flock, and maybe you’ve started thinking of cute chicken names to capture each of their personalities.
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As a homesteader raising turkeys and chickens and someone who’s always looking to simplify, I wondered … can turkeys and chickens live together? So, I did some research and learned all about the benefits, risks, and best practices for successful poultry management.
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When I started using my flock for pest control, I was amazed at how effective my 15 chickens were at keeping the ticks at bay, and I began to wonder, how many ticks does a chicken eat per day, anyway? The answer I discovered will probably surprise you.
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Living as a homesteader in a landscape where hills and mountains abound, it didn’t take me long to figure out how to build a chicken coop on a slope. Sloping or even steep landscapes don’t have to stand in the way of safe housing, hatching, or raising happy chickens. Actually, it allows you to consider creative designs and take advantage of your rolling landscape.
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