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Why You Should Incubate Your Own Chicken Eggs
Thinking about hatching your own chicks? Incubating eggs at home gives you full control over your flock, saves money, and creates a hands-on learning experience. Learn the top reasons why you should i... ...more
Chicken Tending ,Chicken Egg Incubation
April 02, 2025•5 min read
Common Misconceptions About Egg Incubation
If you've ever thought about hatching your own chicks but felt intimidated by the process, you're not alone. There's a LOT of misinformation floating around about incubating eggs—so today, we're busti... ...more
Chicken Tending ,Chicken Egg Incubation
February 19, 2025•3 min read
Signs Your Chicken Is Sick (And What to Do!)
Keeping your backyard flock happy and healthy is every chicken keeper’s goal. But let’s face it—chickens are masters at hiding illness until it's too late. Learning how to recognize the early warning ... ...more
Chicken Tending
February 18, 2025•4 min read
How to Prepare for New Chicks in 4 Easy Steps
Bringing home baby chicks is one of the most exciting parts of raising chickens, but getting everything set up ahead of time is key to making sure they thrive. When we first started raising chicks, w... ...more
Chicken Tending
February 17, 2025•2 min read
Your Guide to Keeping Chickens in the Winter
Winter brings new challenges for backyard chicken keepers. From freezing water to frostbite risks, the cold months require extra care to keep your flock happy and healthy. Here’s everything you need t... ...more
Chicken Tending
February 02, 2025•4 min read
The Science of Canning
There’s something downright magical about turning fresh produce into shelf-stable jars of deliciousness, but beneath the surface of this homesteading craft lies a fascinating science. If you’ve ever w... ...more
Canning
January 07, 2025•5 min read
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