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Do Chickens Attract Unwanted Pests?
Chickens do a good job of keeping several pests at bay. However, if you’re considering raising chickens near your home, you might be concerned about what kind of animals and pests chickens may attract. Chickens do attract several animals and pests. Flies, lice, mites, rodents, ants, and fleas are the most common pests. They also…
Owning Chickens: Are They Really Worth It?
We bought 90 laying hens and 150 meat birds at the beginning of the pandemic. Owning chickens has been a learning experience. This post weighs the good and the bad of owning chickens. My hope is that it will help you decide if chickens are the right animal for you. Chickens cost between $3-$5 if…
Can My Chickens Remember Me?
How well can chickens remember things? Do they recognize you as their chicken parent? Good question! Chickens are incredibly smart (much smarter than you think). People much smarter than me have done studies on chickens in an attempt to find out exactly how smart. I looked up some of this data, and used the way…
Aggressive Chickens: Will Chickens Kill Each Other?
Chickens can be aggressive, but will they kill each other? Can you prevent it? I have been raising chickens for over a year now and I currently have a flock of 170 chickens on my micro farm. As a concerned chicken parent, this is what I have observed when it comes to aggressiveness in chickens.…
How To Love Your Hens: Do Chickens Like To Be Pet?
Many people hold, pet, and even kiss their chickens…but do your chickens like it? Do they appreciate the up close and personal attention you give them? In this post we’ll answer the question: “Should I pet my chickens?” We will also discuss how to love your hens in the way they appreciate most. You can…
How To Tell If You’re Raising Happy Chickens
Happy Chickens will thrive. Unhappy chickens will have a hard time adapting to new situations, staying safe, and mustering the will to live (yes, chickens can get depressed). It’s important that you pay attention to the mood of your chickens because it will have a big impact on their health. Happy chickens will display certain…
The Lifespan Of Bee Colonies: Can Your Bees Die Out?
Raising honey bees is a profitable and delicious hobby, but how long will your beehive last? Will the bees eventually leave or die out? Will you need to catch more swarms and start over? Bee colonies have the ability to continually reproduce. In the right climate, your bees may never leave. Even if the original…
Building A Chicken Run: The Best, Cheapest Way To Build
There are a dozen ways to build a chicken run, but what’s the cheapest, most effective way? I have reviewed several different ways to build a chicken run and have determined which way gives you the most bang for your buck. The cost of buying a chicken run averages about $400 for a fairly small…
What To Do With Spent Hens: How To Repurpose Them
Your laying hens are getting older and have slowed down on egg production. What are you supposed to do with them now? In this post, we’ll walk through 6 ways you can repurpose your spent laying hens. 1. Use Spent Hens Around the Farm The average lifespan of a chicken is approximately 7-10 years. Hens…
Three Easy Ways To Water A Garden Without A Hose
There are several reasons you may want to water your garden without using a hose. You may not have access to an outdoor water hook-up, or maybe you’re dismayed at how much water gets wasted when you water from a hose. You could also be wondering how to make your garden more self reliant by…
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