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Chickens are so smart!

By Farmer Dad

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May 15, 2015

| Animals, entertainment, Farm Reflections

Watching the chickens try to find there way back into their coop reminded me of this! They may not be smart but when it comes to finding bugs or for that matter anything that moves, watch out!!

How much do those Chickens Cost/Earn?

By Josh

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March 10, 2014

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| Farm Reflections, Farming

I found this cool Infographic (source) that I thought I would use to compare how our chicken economy works for us…more info as I gather it…

Keeping Your Chickens Warm (But Not Roasted!) During The Winter

By Josh

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January 25, 2014

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| Farm News, Farm Reflections, Farming, Pets

During the winter, on days that are below 32 degrees farenheit (a few degrees below won’t hurt) you should not let your chickens out of the coop. Even though they can still go back in the coop, the cold air will make the coop colder as well. Also, chickens, like humans, can get frostbite, (except […]

Foxes!

By Local Farmer

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January 23, 2014

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| Farm News, Farm Reflections, Farming, Pets

We have recently spotted a fox hanging around our yard every morning, and today we saw him mosey on over towards our coop. Our chickens are protected, but here are some ways to protect against animals like a fox. First, always keep an eye for anything that looks like a hole outside of the run […]

A Chistmas Eve Poem

By Rachel

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December 15, 2013

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| Farm Reflections

December time is here, Christmas time is near, see the fire’s glow, The mistletoe waits for one sweet kiss, to see that face of bliss, from one sweet little kiss, The angel looks down below, from the tree all aglow, Santa’s coming down the chimney, with a pack full of toys, all for Christmas joys, […]