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In Praise of the Older Hen

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The older hen in your flock might be laying less, but don’t be too quick to sell or cull. Commercial chickens are typically called at around two years because their sole purpose is to lay eggs. Feed costs begin to … Continue reading

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Backyard Chickens the Inexpensive Way

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Raising chickens inexpensively is quite possible if you let go of the notion that you have to do it according to the “rules” espoused by various experts. For example, one article I saw recently says backyard chickens need: shelters with … Continue reading

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Cooking Without Eggs

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Speaking of the egg shortage, a dozen eggs at my local grocery store cost $8.99 as of this morning. While they haven’t started to ration them, I suspect it’s only a matter of time. And my chickens are not laying … Continue reading

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