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  • Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs [10 Reasons With Easy Solutions!]

    Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs [10 Reasons With Easy Solutions!]

    Why do chickens stop laying eggs? The reasons range from the natural, like shorter days and molting, to challenges like dietary gaps and stress. But don’t fret! By mimicking longer days with artificial light, pampering your molting birds with protein-rich snacks, and keeping their environment peaceful and pest-free, you can encourage your hens to get…

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Bantam Chickens vs. Regular Chickens. Size, Eggs, and Cost!

    The Ultimate Guide to Bantam Chickens vs. Regular Chickens. Size, Eggs, and Cost!

    Have you ever wondered why people keep bantam chickens? After all, why have a half-size chicken when you can have the real thing? Well, it turns out that there are some fabulous advantages to keeping bantam chickens, and they can be a great addition to any homestead! Let’s examine everything you need to know about…

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  • Rhode Island Red Rooster vs. Hen – Complete Breed Overview

    Rhode Island Red Rooster vs. Hen – Complete Breed Overview

    Famed for their excellent egg production, Rhode Island Reds are a popular choice of domestic chicken for backyard chicken owners. But when it comes to a Rhode Island Red rooster vs. hen – is there a big difference? And is getting a Rhode Island Red rooster a good idea, or will your hens be just…

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  • 7 Great Reasons for Raising Black Star Chickens on Your Homestead

    7 Great Reasons for Raising Black Star Chickens on Your Homestead

    We’ve all heard of Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks, but there’s a new star blazing its way into the hearts of homesteaders across the world. The Black Star chicken! Black Star chickens shine brightly in a backyard flock, outdoing the Plymouth Rock and other popular heritage breeds with their excellent egg production.  Every breed…

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  • What Is a Sex Link Chicken and Why Would I Want One?

    What Is a Sex Link Chicken and Why Would I Want One?

    Despite the name, a sex link chicken isn’t going to strut around your garden, making come hither eyes at you. They are pretty sexy, as far as chickens go, but the benefits they bring to the homestead are of a very different and more practical nature.  You know how, when you order a flock of…

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