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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!

Keeping Chickens During Pregnancy: A Safety Guide

Introduction When it comes to the question of if it is safe to keep chickens during pregnancy the answer is, “Yes, but with extra safety precautions.” After all, for thousands of years humanity has kept chickens, including during pregnancy, but with modern advances in our understanding of germs and bacteria, we also know that while […]

Do Chickens Go Through Menopause?

Almost all animals that live to an older age may go through changes, but do hens go through a noticeable menopause – or, to be clever – ‘henopause’? The simple answer is, “Yes,” but there are a lot of factors to take into account when determining when the henopause will happen. Here we’ll explore a […]

How to Keep Chickens From Destroying Your Yard or Garden

When you’re trying to lead a more sustainable lifestyle or simply enjoy having both a yard and chickens, you may struggle with compatibility. After all, chickens are great at clearing the ground. Not only will they eat common pests, they’re also good for getting rid of other debris that may be on your property. In […]

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