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Chickens Hunkering Down for Hurricane Sandy

A few quick pictures of our hens weathering the storm here in Virginia. The worst is supposed to come tonight, but their yard already has standing water: Our hens are staying safe, warm and dry inside their coop with extra … Continue reading

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Feeding Grass Clippings to Chickens

Ideally, a backyard chicken flock enjoys plenty of fresh grass, weeds, seeds, bugs and other foraged foods, safe from predators and close enough to the coop to lay eggs conveniently in their nesting boxes. And when you first build or … Continue reading

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