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The Top 5 Unique Backyard Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!

The Top 5 Unique Backyard Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids!

November 17, 2018

Chickens 101 Kids Corner

While the modern age of technology has made our lives easier, it also means that the days of our children heading outdoors for amusement, without...

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Chicken Chores for Children

May 22, 2017

Chickens 101 Kids Corner

Children and chickens go together like Vegemite and toast! Naturally playful, friendly and sociable the two make the perfect pair. Are you looking for clever...

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Best chicken breeds for kids

Top 5 Best Chooks for Kids

August 05, 2016

Breeds Chickens 101 Kids Corner

  Chickens make the best pets for your growing children. A flock of chooks provide love, a sense of responsibility and teach our kids the importance...

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Becoming BFFs with Your Shy Chook

June 23, 2015

Chicken Behavior Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Kids Corner Raising Baby Chicks

Chickens thrive on spending quality time with their feathery siblings and with you, their faithful chicken keeper. They are very social creatures by nature but,...

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What Do Chickens Eat? Easy As 1, 2, 3, 4.

May 09, 2015

Chicken Behavior Chickens 101 Kids Corner Nutrition

All egg-sperienced green thumbs know that a healthy soil is the key to a flourishing garden. Without a nutrient rich foundation, the plants simply can’t...

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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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8 Eggstravagant Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

March 24, 2015

Craft Easter Kids Corner

Everyone has memories of being a kid manically exploring, screeching and searching around the backyard looking for Easter eggs. The Easter egg hunt is an...

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What Do Chickens Eat In The Wild?

January 19, 2015

Chicken Chatter Kids Corner Nutrition

Once upon a time, chickens were wild creatures, running around in their native habitat and scratching and foraging for food. So before they could pop...

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Why Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets For Children

January 09, 2015

Kids Corner

Most of us fondly remember our childhood guinea pig pets. These adorable creatures really are a great first pet for children (and parents who are...

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Can Chickens Fly?

January 05, 2015

Kids Corner

Chickens are birds...so, does that mean they can fly like most bird breeds? Thankfully, most domesticated breeds of chicken (i.e. the ones most popularly kept...

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Hatching Baby Chickens: A Great Learning Experience For Kids

December 31, 2014

Hatching Incubating Kids Corner Raising Baby Chicks

For a chicken keeper, there’s nothing more rewarding than hatching your own baby chickens and raising them from scratch. This wonderful egg-sperience is made even...

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What Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg?

December 07, 2014

Kids Corner

This is truly one of the great conundrums for the ages, that has left everyone from Ancient Greek’s to modern scientists scratching their heads in...

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How Big Are Chickens?

November 27, 2014

Kids Corner

Chickens are creatures that range in size - some can be quite large, others are tiny! When choosing chickens for your flock, taking your chicken’s...

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Young children will love having a chicken to care for and cuddle

Which Breed of Chicken Makes a Great Pet for Children?

October 21, 2014

Breeds Chickens 101 Kids Corner

Chickens are an absolutely brilliant pet for children - they can teach them about sustainable living, provide them with tasty, healthy fresh eggs for breakfast,...

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an easter egg hunt is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise

Games and Crafts for Kids This Holidays

September 23, 2014

Craft Easter Kids Corner

Keep your kids amused this holidays with these egg-cellent activities - there'll be no more "I'm bored" or "what can we do"'s in your house!...

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