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Chicken Nesting Boxes: 13 Free DIY Plans and Instructions

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: March 5, 2021

Chicken nesting boxes can be considered as hen furniture and are important for your flock. Hens enjoy having a quiet spot where they can lay their eggs. They can sit and lay their egg in private and when done, simply hop off the nest and Read More →

Complete Guide To Hatching Chicks With A Broody Hen

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: May 26, 2021

Broody hens are incredibly useful for hatching and raising chicks. They do far better than any incubator and you do not have to fuss around with temperature or humidity settings. Your broody will do all of this for you without a science degree! She will Read More →

Double Yolk Eggs Explained: Why They Happen and Much More…

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: June 14, 2021

Double yolk eggs are certainly a talking point for most people! Two yolks in one egg is an oddity for sure but a pleasant thing to find in the egg box. In certain places double yolk eggs have become something of a high-end expensive novelty Read More →

15 Most Common Ways To Accidentally Kill Your Chickens

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: August 5, 2021

Chickens are naturally curious animals and they love to stick their beak into things! This curiosity can get them into trouble so as the flock keeper it is your responsibility to keep them as safe as you can. While none of us would intentionally harm Read More →

1,000+ Chicken Names: The Most Popular Names

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: October 6, 2020

Names are one of the first things we learn about someone. They can be anything from simple and quirky to sophisticated and classy. Although they do not always truly reflect the identity and personality of an individual it is fun to make associations with names. Read More →

How To Tell A Rooster From A Hen: 5 Easy Differences Explained

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: May 19, 2021

Are you wondering whether you have a rooster or a hen in your flock? For a beginner it can actually be very difficult to spot the difference. However once you learn these simple differences between a rooster and a hen it will be much easier Read More →

Raising Chickens For Beginners: 9 Things You Must Know

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Chicken Nesting Boxes: 13 Free DIY Plans and Instructions

Complete Guide To Hatching Chicks With A Broody Hen

Double Yolk Eggs Explained: Why They Happen and Much More…

15 Most Common Ways To Accidentally Kill Your Chickens

1,000+ Chicken Names: The Most Popular Names

How To Tell A Rooster From A Hen: 5 Easy Differences Explained

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