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GRIT Country Skills Series6 min read
Choosing Chickens
Folks are flocking to chickens as their new “pandemic project.” What’s to love about backyard birds? And what’s not so great? Let’s take a look. First, let’s look at the good stuff. As with any pet, there are many positives to keeping chickens. Incre
GRIT Country Skills Series6 min readDiet & Nutrition
Feed the Flock
The old adage “You are what you eat” certainly applies to chickens. A strong foraging instinct gives chickens the ability to thrive naturally on a wide variety of plants and insects. However, some modern backyard birds aren’t lucky enough to range co
GRIT Country Skills Series6 min read
Ironclad Coop Defense
On the rural southwest Virginia road where my wife, Elaine, and I live, a number of folks raise chickens. Understandably, then, it’s common for us to exchange information on how our respective flocks are doing. So, several months ago, I wasn’t surpri

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