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7 Reasons To NOT Get Backyard Chickens

If you’ve had chicken envy for a while, maybe it’s time for a wake-up call: here are the top 7 reasons you shouldn’t get backyard chickens.

If you own chickens, you can’t just pick up their eggs and crack them into a pan. You need to know how to wash and store them properly.

I will cover the basics and include some photos, and by the time you’re done reading this, you should be able to butcher a chicken.

Owning a small flock of chickens can be a rewarding experience, but there are a few things to keep in mind before you buy chickens.

This is a fairly comprehensive guide to getting started with ducklings and should give you all the basics you need for success.

Chicken brooding, whether it naturally occurs or is helped along by human hands, can be an incredibly exciting and rewarding process.

Quail require less space, lay tons of eggs, taste great, and are easier to raise than chickens or ducks. Here’s how to get started.

When hens stop laying eggs, there may be something wrong. Knowing the cause will help you determine if there is something to fix.

A DIY automatic chicken feeder saves you time and keeps your chickens happy. You’ll need a five-gallon bucket and some other supplies.

What if your chickens aren’t laying eggs? You’ll be glad to hear that there are steps you can take to turn this around.