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How to Grow Fodder for Chickens

Lower your chicken feed costs by growing your own fodder! Learn what fodder is, the best seeds to use, and step-by-step instructions.

The foods you feed to your chickens have a huge effect on their overall health and the quality of their eggs in both taste and durability.

Learn from the chicken keeping mistakes I made as a beginner. Find out how to avoid these pitfalls and create happy chicken coop.

Give your chickens the ultimate spa treatment with a homemade chicken dust bath. Here’s how to create one.

Teach your dog to be friendly to your chickens through effective training techniques. Learn how to create a safe and harmonious environment.

Don’t let chicken poop go to waste. Learn how to properly compost chicken manure to create nutrient-rich compost for your garden.

Raising chickens can be a rewarding experience, but the cost of feed can add up. Here are 35 tips to help you save money on chicken feed.

If you’re thinking about raising chickens on your homestead, this guide has everything you need to get started.

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.

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.