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5 Big Reasons Why Chickens Won’t Go Into the Coop

Posted on May 17, 2026   by Backyard Chickens Mama
WHY CHICKENS WON'T GO INTO COOP

A chicken coop should be a safe and healthy environment for your flock to retreat to at night and roost. If your chickens used go

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Posted in COMMON FLOCK PROBLEMS, Hidden Eggs   

How to Catch a Chicken Quick- 5 Best Tips

Posted on October 4, 2022   by Backyard Chickens Mama
HOW TO CATCH A CHICKEN-5 BEST TIPS

It’s a good idea to know how to catch a chicken quick if you own them. There will most definitely come a time when you

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Posted in Raising Chickens   

How to Get Chickens to Live Longer- 5 Best Tips

Posted on September 15, 2022   by Backyard Chickens Mama
HOW TO GET CHICKENS TO LIVE LONGER

If you knew how to get chickens to live longer, would you? By providing a nutritionally balanced diet, appropriate living conditions, recognizing and tending to

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Posted in CHICKEN HEALTH   

How to Tell if Your Chicken is Unhealthy-8 Best Signs

Posted on May 24, 2026   by Backyard Chickens Mama
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHICKEN IS UNHEALTHY BANNER

Just because your chicken stopped laying eggs or has a pale comb and wattle does not mean that she is unhealthy. She could just be

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Posted in CHICK HEALTH & COMMON PROBLEMS, CHICKEN HEALTH, HERBAL WELLNESS SUPPORT   

Do My Chickens Need Oyster Shell? 5 Important Tips

Posted on April 13, 2025   by Backyard Chickens Mama
DO MY CHICKENS NEED OSYTER SHELL.

“Do my chickens need oyster shell?” Laying hens need increased calcium, such as oyster shell, in their diet. Older hens that are not laying and

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Posted in CHICKEN HEALTH   

5 Important Things Your Chicken’s Crop is Trying to Tell You

Posted on July 28, 2025   by Backyard Chickens Mama
IMPORTANT THINGS YOUR CHICKENS CROP IS TRYING TO TELL YOU

It sure would be nice if our chickens could talk to us to let us know how they are doing. Did you know that you

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How to Keep Rats Out of a Chicken Coop-13 Easy Ways

Posted on September 26, 2023   by Backyard Chickens Mama
HOW TO KEEP RATS OUT OF A CHICKEN COOP.

Most people that own chickens have had a rat problem at one time or another. Through many years of trial by error, I have learned

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How to Keep Raccoons Out of a Chicken Coop-15 Easy Ways

Posted on February 4, 2023   by Backyard Chickens Mama
HOW TO KEEP RACCOONS OUT OF A CHICKEN COOP

If you own chickens, it is important to know how to keep raccoons out of a chicken coop. Chicken coops are a prime location for

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I am passionate about raising backyard chickens and love sharing the knowledge I have gained over the years with others. Whether you are an enthusiast or new to the hobby, Backyard Chickens Mama is a place where you can learn everything you need to know to raise chickens in your OWN backyard.
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