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Chickens are hardy little buggers. Our feathered friends fare much better in cold temperatures than in hot weather due to their unique physiology. However, we need to prep our pet chickens for the cold weather. Here are seven steps to help ensure your flock are protected and healthy in the winter.

The ultimate guide to understanding the form and types of chicken feed for chicks to laying hens. Covers the specific types of chicken food you need to feed your backyard chickens through all ages and phases of the chickens life.

In this installment of how to care for chickens 101, we’ll be discussing the difference between chicken layer feed & chicken scratch for new chicken keepers! Which should you be feeding your chickens and why? Click to find out!

Chickens often begin molting in the fall. Molting lasts 8 to 12 weeks, which can freak out new chicken parents. These easy tips, such as high-protein can help your molt chickens with feather regrowth.