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Why, When & How Chickens Molt
If you're new to raising chickens, it can be a little alarming the first time you walk into the coop and find it looking like a feather...
Rachel Brown
Aug 74 min read
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Heritage Vs. Hybrid Breeds of Chicken- Which is the best choice?
Left- Hybrid (Baby Girl Rudolph- named by my daughter), Right- Heritage (Skunky- Exchequer Leghorn) As you build your flock, or add to...
Rachel Brown
Jul 242 min read
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What My Chickens Have Taught Me About Life
Sonic the Silkie When I started keeping chickens, I thought I was just signing up for fresh eggs and a quirky hobby to meet my weird,...
Rachel Brown
Jul 183 min read
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Things You Might Not Know About Chickens
Strawberry Shortcake is a Weird-One...  Chickens Are Smart Chickens can recognize over 100 different faces  of people or animals. They...
Rachel Brown
Jul 71 min read
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Garden Surplus & Your Flock in the Summer Heat
Refreshing Minted Cucumber Water for the Flock- Straight from the Garden Pringle & Sunny In Virginia, the summer is in full swing, and...
Rachel Brown
Jul 11 min read
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Beating the Heat & the Summer Solstice
Miss Piggy keepin' cool in a shaded dust bath Did you know that many chickens often fare better in cold weather than in the extreme...
Rachel Brown
Jun 202 min read
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Eggcellent Adventures!
Cindy Lou, the Roo, and Head-Hen, Rachel Adventuring away in the chicken-yard. Friends! I am so happy that you are here! This is my...
Rachel Brown
Jun 132 min read
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