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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!

Can Chickens be Potty Trained?

Yes, you did read the title correctly! Whilst not traditionally thought of domesticated pets, there is a minority faction in the poultry keeping community that treat their hens with the same level of care and affection that would usually be reserved for the family cat or dog, and yes, in some cases this even means […]

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 […]

Is it Legal to Have a Rooster in a Residential Area?

If you want to start raising chickens at home you probably already know hens lay eggs regardless of the presence of a rooster. You probably also know that without a rooster none of these eggs will be fertilized, and it won’t be possible to have a self-sustaining setup whereby you can hatch more baby chicks […]

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