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Chicken keeping hacks

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The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar in Poultry

I've mentioned in a few of my chicken-keeping posts that I add Apple Cider Vinegar {ACV} to the chicken water. ACV is great for their overall health. It's actually great for anyone's overall health. For instance, I add ACV and raw honey to hot water when I have a sinus infection to reduce mucus. Yes, it tastes disgusting, but I can handle it once a day for the benefit it provides. I began adding it to my first flock's water because we identified within 2 days of bringing them home that half…

Natural Chicken Deworming Methods

If you raise chickens it’s important to watch for the symptoms of worms. I find I need to be more intentional with my flock during the winter and early spring months, but year-round maintenan…

Learn how to keep your chicken coop cool, save money on feed, and make sure your chickens lay more eggs with this great list of hacks and tips for your backyard chicken coops! #BackyardChickens #Chickens #ChickenCoop #RaisingChickens #Hacks #Lifehacks #Homestead #Homesteading #Eggs #LayingHens #Roosters

Learn how to keep your chicken coop cool, save money on feed, and make sure your chickens lay more eggs with this great list of hacks and tips for your backyard chicken coops! #BackyardChickens #Chickens #ChickenCoop #RaisingChickens #Hacks #Lifehacks #Homestead #Homesteading #Eggs #LayingHens #Roosters

How to raise chickens cheaply. Save money on all the expenses related to chicken keeping. There's no reason to blow your budget, follow these 20 tips instead and raise your chickens frugally. #chickens #backyardchickens #savingmoney #homesteading

How to raise chickens cheaply. Save money on all the expenses related to chicken keeping. There's no reason to blow your budget, follow these 20 tips instead and raise your chickens frugally. #chickens #backyardchickens #savingmoney #homesteading

How do you know if one of your backyard chickens is sick? Find out the most common signs of illness in chickens and the most important things to do when you have a sick chicken.

What to do with a chicken that is sick? Check out these tips from a chicken vet for caring for sick chickens in your backyard flock.

A clean chicken coop is essential to raising healthy backyard chickens. As any chicken keeper may tell you, keeping the chicken coop looking brand new is nearly impossible! However, there are ways you can keep your coop clean. No more smelly coops, no more dirty coops, and no more sick chickens. These chicken coop cleaning...

These chicken coop cleaning essentials will help you keep your chicken coop smelling good, looking pretty, and staying clean. Keep your flock healthy with..

Why are my chickens pecking each other? Here are 6 different reasons why chickens peck or pick at each other and how to stop them. #chickens #homestead #homesteadingit

Why are my chickens pecking each other? Here are 6 different reasons why chickens peck or pick at each other and how to stop them. #chickens #homestead #homesteadingit

Common Chicken Keeping Mistakes to Avoid

Backyard Chickens are easy to keep, but there are several mistakes that new (and sometimes experienced) keepers make.