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Hi, I’m Alex!

I’ve been around chickens most of my life, and in that time I’ve picked up a thing or two about what it takes to raise chickens for eggs successfully. I’ll be sharing that experience here, please enjoy!

The Top 10 Best Chicken Breeds For Egg Laying

There are many reasons why keeping chickens in your backyard is a treat, among which are of course their practical uses. For example, many people find the main incentive for keeping chickens is a steady supply of fresh eggs. As any seasoned chicken-keeper will tell you, there’s no experience quite like the first moment you […]

Can Chickens and Guinea Fowl Be Kept Together?

A growing trend is the raising of both chickens and guinea fowl together. The question is not so much, “Can chickens be kept alongside guinea fowl?” as it is, “How can I successfully keep chickens and guinea fowl together?” There are many benefits to having both chickens and guinea fowl within the same coop (and […]

Do Chickens Drop Dead For No Apparent Reason?

If you’re keeping chickens in your backyard, there’s an unfortunate event that you’ve probably dealt with at some point, or else you certainly will in future. One minute, you’re looking at what looks like a completely happy and healthy chicken. It’s eating regularly, running around, and generally seems to be enjoying itself. But the next […]

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