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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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Pekin Duck All You Need To Know: Care, Eggs and More…

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: May 13, 2022

Pekin Ducks are one of the most popular duck breeds around. They are so popular that famous characters such as Donald Duck as well as the AFLAC logo are animated versions of a Pekin duck. Pekins are often kept on homesteads alongside chickens. They are Read More →

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4 Best Walk-In Chicken Coops: The Complete Buyer’s Guide

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: May 4, 2022

A chicken coop is one of the most important parts of raising healthy and happy chickens. Walk-in chicken coops offer your chickens an off the ground coop, external nesting boxes and high roosts. These are features not commonly found with traditional coops. They also make Read More →

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Olive Egger Chickens All You Need To Know: Eggs, Appearance, and More…

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: April 30, 2022

Olive Egger Chickens are a friendly and docile breed. They are best known for their beautiful pastel green eggs. However, these chickens are technically not a breed, they are a hybrid. To create an Olive Egger you need to cross a male, brown-laying chicken with Read More →

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Indian Runner Ducks For Beginners (The Complete Care Sheet)

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: April 28, 2022

If you are looking for a bird that quite literally stands above the rest, then the Indian Runner Duck could be for you. Runner Ducks are best known for their unique, upright body. They also lay beautiful pastel green eggs. The Indian Runner Duck is Read More →

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Cream Legbar All You Need To Know: Egg Color and Temperament

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: April 20, 2022

If you are looking for a chicken that stands out from the flock, then look no further than the Cream Legbar. This breed is best known for their beautiful pastel blue eggs and their distinctive appearance. Cream Legbars are a healthy and self-reliant breed that Read More →

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