They stopped laying eggs, they’re moody, feathers falling out everywhere! Does your chicken look like she’s been out on a three night bender? Well, before you decide the plague is at hand, or send Henrietta to rehab, check to see if its not just that she’s molting! Every year our birds go through their egg …
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It seems so far away, but then its there all at once. Winter.. And everything that comes with it. Are you prepared? Dealing with winter can be a manageable experience or a disaster, and a lot of that depends on preparation! Today on the Twin Beaks Podcast , we’ll review some basic steps you can …
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Which Chicken Lifestyle choice is right for you? If you’ve been to the supermarket lately, or have thought about marketing your own eggs, you’ve doubtlessly noticed that there is a growing range of “Lifestyle choices”-quality of life standards for the laying hens- boasted about on egg cartons. “Cage Free”, “Free Range”, “Outdoor range” and many …
Lets face it, most of us aren’t looking to retire off our chicken enterprise, but making extra money never hurts; and its always a good justification for our chicken obsession! Your hens provide you with many unique niche marketing opportunities. Did you know you can make money selling feathers? We’ll explore the unusual market of …
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