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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
Complete Leghorn Chicken Guide Colors, Eggs, Facts And More Cover

Complete Leghorn Chicken Guide: Colors, Eggs, Facts And More…

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: September 20, 2020

The Leghorn has an outstanding reputation as a reliable egg layer. We will never know for sure about the true origins of this hard working Italian chicken but without her the egg industry would not be the same. This egg laying super star changed the Read More →

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Complete Guide To Sour Crop In Chickens (Identification, Treatment And More)

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: September 17, 2020

As backyard chicken keepers we do not think too much about a chicken’s crop. However it is a vital piece of the digestive tract that serves as a holding place for undigested food. In the wild, chickens have to eat their food quickly as predators Read More →

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Speckled Sussex Breed Guide: All You Need To Know

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: September 15, 2020

The Speckled Sussex hen is an old and well-loved breed. They are a beautiful coloration of the Sussex chicken who are known for their egg laying abilities. Similar to many older heritage breeds the speckled Sussex fell into obscurity after the introduction of high production Read More →

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Complete Buff Brahma Guide: What You Need To Know

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: September 10, 2020

The Brahma is known to many as the King of chickens! Buff Brahmas are a color variation of the regular Brahma and they are certainly eye-catching. This low maintenance breed is a pleasure to have around. She is well suited to backyards and can be Read More →

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11 Cold Hardy Chickens That Lay Eggs During Winter

Written by Chris Lesley
Updated: September 7, 2020

While chickens actually do better in colder climates than hot, there are definitely some breeds that do much better in the depths of winter than others. Today we are going to take a look at some of the best cold hardy chicken breeds. These breeds Read More →

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