🐔 Broody Hen Checklist
What You Need to Know Before Letting a Hen Hatch ChicksBy Linda at Perky Dove ✅ Before She Goes Broody ✅ While She’s Sitting (Approx. 21 Days) ✅ When Chicks Hatch ✅ Bonus Tips
Herbs That Help Keep Chickens Healthy
If you’re raising chickens, you’ve probably wondered how to keep them in the best health naturally. One of the easiest and most effective ways is by incorporating herbs into their care. Herbs are not only cost-effective but also packed with nutrients and natural properties that can benefit your flock’s well-being. Let me share what I’ve …
What Cage-Free, Free-Range, and Pasture-Raised Eggs Really Mean
Egg shopping used to be so simple. A dozen white eggs, maybe brown if you were feeling fancy, and you were done. Now, the egg aisle feels like a vocabulary test: cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised. It can be overwhelming, even for someone like me who keeps chickens in my own backyard. I’ll admit, I’m spoiled. My …
How to Collect, Clean, and Store Chicken Eggs
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How to Clean Your Chicken Coop
Time to give your chickens the clean home they deserve! Check out our latest blog post on How to Clean Your Chicken Coop. 🧼 From essential supplies to step-by-step instructions, we’ve got everything you need to keep your flock healthy and happy. 🐓✨ Supplies You’ll Need: Shop-Vac: Ideal for removing both wet and dry debris. …