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Chicken pellets

All The Different Types Of Chicken Feed Explained

November 06, 2015

Chickens 101 General Most Popular Nutrition

Making sense of all the different varieties of chicken feed can be very confusing for first time and even semi-experienced chicken keepers. “Mash”, “grower feed”,...

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9 Signs You Are Crazy About Chickens!

October 06, 2015

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

It's only natural to go a little loopy about chickens! They're cute, loving, cuddly and oh-so very sweet. Even if you think you're going a...

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Frizzle chicken profile

5 Reasons to Love Frizzle Chickens

September 28, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

The dramatic and stunning Frizzle chicken is a curious looking chook with a warm temperament and a surprising amount of grit for someone so glamourous!...

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New Hampshire Red rooster in backyard

5 Reasons to Love New Hampshire Chickens

September 22, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

The New Hampshire chicken breed is a reliable and robust hen that doesn’t disappoint when it comes to producing delicious eggs or forming wonderful feathered...

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Naked Neck backyard chicken

5 Reasons To Love Your Naked Neck Chickens

August 30, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

Most Chicken Ladies will never forget the first time they their lay eyes upon a distinctive, quirky and downright bizarre naked neck chicken. When animal...

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Australorp chicken in backyard

5 Reasons To Love Your Australorp Chickens

August 23, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

   Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - cluck, cluck, cluck! That’s the response you’ll get if you have a coop full of frisky, friendly and fabulous australorps!...

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Barnevelder chicken in backyard

5 Reasons To Love Your Barnevelder Chickens

August 17, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

The Dutch bred barnevelder breed has to be one of the most popular, distinctive and attractive types of backyard chickens in Australia. Though breeds like...

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Barred Plymouth Rock chicken in backyard

5 Reasons To Love Plymouth Rock Chickens

August 11, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

The Plymouth Rock chicken is a wonderful breed of chook for first time keepers and seasoned Chicken Ladies and Lads alike. They are relaxed, resplendent...

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ISA Brown chickens in backyards

5 Reasons To Love ISA Brown Chickens

August 04, 2015

Breeds Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 General Most Popular

The ISA Brown is a humble chook. The name ISA Brown is not actually a breed name, but a copyrighted brand name. The breed was...

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Rooster in backyard

Chickens In Charge - A Guide To The Pecking Order

June 26, 2015

Chicken Behavior Chicken Chatter Chicken Coops Chickens 101 General Health

Chickens thrive on interactions with their feathery flock-mates and humans alike. They are active, talkative, playful, curious, and last, but certainly not least, highly intelligent...

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Broccoli on wooden table

A Brilliant Companion To Garden Grown Broccoli

June 24, 2015

Gardening Gardening with Chickens General Health Herbs for Health

Most of us can remember sitting at the dinner table, eye-balling our mother or father, as they said in a low firm voice, “eat your...

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bumblefoot sore

Signs, Symptoms And Treatments For Bumblefoot In Chickens

May 09, 2015

General Health

Chickens are busy little creatures! And, since they spend the greater part of every day on their feet, you’d pretty much egg-spect to see them...

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Top Ten Chicken Jokes This April Fools

The Top 10 Best Chicken Jokes

March 31, 2015

General Kids Corner News

For whatever reason, chickens have always been the fodder of a lot of jokes. No one can be sure why but nevertheless, joke books all...

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grains to use in chicken feed

4 Things You Can Do To Save Big Cash On Your Chicken Feed Budget

March 10, 2015

Chickens 101 General Nutrition

Sometimes it can feel like the bag of chicken feed is always half empty. Most chicken feed is reasonably priced but the frustration of wasted...

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Baby chicken nestling in mother hen plumage

Chicken Vs Machine: The Best Ways To Hatch Baby Chickens Explained

March 10, 2015

General Health Incubating Raising Baby Chicks

Raising baby chickens is one of the most rewarding experiences you could ever have as a chicken keeper. Honestly, who doesn’t love the idea of...

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