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Dealing with Aggressive Chicks: Tips for Managing the Brooder
I remember the very first time we got baby chicks. The excitement was off the charts! We were going to have this perfect little flock....
Annie
Mar 9, 20214 min read
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How to Raise Baby Chicks
As many of you know, I have 40 chickens (and counting)! This wasn’t the plan—I was supposed to stop at six chickens, but here we are! And...
Annie
Mar 3, 20213 min read
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How to Add Ducks or Geese to Your Flock
Would you believe that my first love in the world of feathered friends was actually ducklings? Most people know me for my love of...
Annie
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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4 Common Mistakes Backyard Chicken Keepers Make
Hello February! We’re excited around here in the Wing household because we finally decided which new baby chicks to add to our flock this...
Annie
Feb 3, 20214 min read
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Best Chickens for Eggs and Friendly Personalities
Most people get into backyard chickens for the fresh eggs, with many looking specifically for the best egg laying chickens to ensure a...
Annie
Jan 27, 20213 min read
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Exciting News from the Wing Lady and Strong Animals Chicken Essentials
The girls and I have very exciting news to share with our faithful friends and followers and we wanted you to hear it here first! No, I...
Annie
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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Strong Animals Collaborates with Hoover’s Hatchery and NatureServe Feeds
Strong Animals announced today their collaboration with Hoover’s Hatchery™ and NatureServe® feeds to encourage everyone raising chickens...
Annie
Jan 13, 20213 min read
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How to Prepare Your Chickens for Extreme Winter Weather
I was born and raised here and now we’re raising our family here. I love every season. But, there are certain things we have to do to...
Annie
Dec 9, 20203 min read
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Is it Safe to Eat Eggs with Blood Spots?
If you’ve been eating or using eggs for any length of time (hello almost everyone!), you probably have had a blood spot in your egg once...
Annie
Nov 10, 20202 min read
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Cold Weather Changes and Your Flock
Happy isn’t sure about the snow! Yikes! It’s only the end of October and already our ground is covered in snow and the temperatures make...
Annie
Oct 27, 20205 min read
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Fun Fall Activities for Chickens
Living in Minnesota, we get to experience all four seasons, and I absolutely love it! Each one has its own unique charm, but without a...
Annie
Sep 24, 20203 min read
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Bumblefoot in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms and Non-Surgical Treatment Methods
While there are a plethora of diseases that chickens can get, I was determined to never have to deal with any of that! Hahaha but guess...
Annie
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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What Raising Chickens Taught Our Family
The first time that I raised backyard chickens, we started with a mature flock to begin with. If I could do it all over, I would raise...
Annie
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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10 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Chickens (And Safe Alternatives)
If you're raising chickens, you’ve likely noticed they’re always eager to peck at whatever scraps they can find. While they might seem to...
Annie
May 28, 20207 min read
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The Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens
Raising backyard chickens has been one of my very best decisions. It’s way more than just yummy eggs whenever we want. Our flock has...
Annie
May 13, 20205 min read
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Your Guide to Purchasing Baby Chicks
It’s officially spring, and if you’re thinking about starting a flock of your own, there are some important things to consider before you...
Annie
Apr 1, 20203 min read
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Welcoming New Baby Chicks to Your Flock
If you've seen our social media posts lately, you know that we've proudly added four new baby chicks to our flock this month. To say I...
Annie
Feb 26, 20203 min read
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Winter Egg Production and Frozen Eggs: How to Protect Your Flock’s Eggs
It’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota and temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Many people question my choice to live here,...
Annie
Feb 5, 20203 min read
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How to Get Your Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting Boxes
One of the most exciting times we’ve had in our backyard chicken experience is the day we received our very first egg. If you've gone...
Annie
Jan 29, 20203 min read
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Managing Frostbite in Chickens
If you’ve never experienced a January in Minnesota, you should, at least once in your life! I was born and raised here, and still, there...
Annie
Jan 24, 20206 min read
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