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Articles by Chris Lesley

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Chris Lesley
Chris Lesley has been Raising Chickens for over 20 years and is a fourth generation chicken keeper. She can remember being a young child when her grandad first taught her how to hold and care for chickens. She also holds a certificate in Animal Behavior and Welfare and is interested in backyard chicken health and care. Her work has been shared on HuffPost, Mother Nature Network, Community Chickens, Mother Earth News and many more outlets. Today Chris keeps 11 chickens including 4 Buff Orpingtons, 4 Rhode Island Reds and 3 Silkies. She is our backyard chicken expert at Chickens And More, and shares her knowledge on raising healthy, happy chickens with our readers. You can contact Chris at chris@chickensandmore.com
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Black Australorp: Breed Information, Egg Color, Characteristics and More…

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: February 23, 2021

The Black Australorp is a hard working chicken. She is one of the best egg layers around and can lay more than 5 eggs every week. Although this is a fairly young breed they have quickly become one of the most loved breeds. Their egg Read More →

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How Long Do Chickens Live? Chicken Breeds and Life Expectancy

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: February 22, 2021

So, you have just got backyard chickens and are probably wondering how long do chickens live for? The chicken’s breed will play a big role in determining how long they will live for. Production breeds like ISA Browns live the shortest, while heritage breeds like Read More →

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How To Transport Chickens: The Definitive Guide

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: February 18, 2021

Transporting your chickens can be an anxiety ridden event for you and your birds. However it does not have to be that way. Today we will talk about how to safely transport your backyard chickens. What you need, how to do it, tips and tricks Read More →

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Automatic Chicken Waterers: What To Know Before Buying

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: February 16, 2021

Chickens have to have cool, fresh water so a reliable waterer is essential to have. There are several types of automatic chicken waterers and it is easy to get confused by all the choices. You have chicken cups, fully automatic systems and hanging semi-automatic systems. Read More →

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12 Reasons You Should Not Get Backyard Chickens

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: February 10, 2021

This article will take a semi-serious look at why you should not get chickens. Most of this will be fun but there are a few genuine reasons why you might want to think before you get backyard chickens. Sometimes folks can be disappointed to learn Read More →

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