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Raising Backyard Chicken
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- 🍂 Why Fall Can Be Tricky for Chicken Keepers
- ❄️ How to Keep Chicken Water from Freezing
- 1. Electrically Heated Bowls
- 2. Heated Base Plates
- 3. Insulated or Black Water Bowls
- 4. Bring Water Inside the Coop
- 5. Extra Tip: Maximise Sunlight
- 🍽️ Feeding Your Flock in Cold Weather
- 1. Stick With a Complete Feed
- 2. Temporary High-Protein Boost
- 3. Add Scratch Grains (Moderately)
- 4. Store Feed Safely
- 💡 Should You Add Light to Keep Egg Production Up?
- 🕯️ Natural vs. Artificial Light
- 🪺 Nesting Boxes & Egg Collection Tips
- 🧸 Bedding & Box Types
- ⏰ Change Collection Routine
- 💤 Chickens Need Their Beauty Sleep Too
- 🧊 Winter Calcium Needs
- 🐓 Wintertime Chicken Boredom: A Hidden Danger
- 1. Hanging Veggies
- 2. DIY Treat Dispensers
- 3. Chicken Toys
- 4. Straw Bales & Perches
- 5. Winter Dust Baths
- 🧤 The Seasonal Chicken Care Checklist
- 🗨️ Final Thoughts
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