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Baby Swedish Ducks
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How Your Kids Can Help You Care for Your Backyard Ducks

Raising backyard ducks is obviously rewarding for adults, but have you ever considered that it can also be great for your children? It’s a surefire way to teach them about responsibility, empathy, and nature, helping them to connect with animals in a meaningful way while giving you an extra set of helping hands. Feeding Time… Read more »

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How Backyard Chickens Make Easter More Special

Easter is a time of celebration and renewal. So, what better way to enhance the festive spirit than with your own backyard chickens. Having chickens during this joyful season adds a unique and personal touch to traditional activities. Here are some ways that these feathered friends can make your Easter even more special: Endless Supply… Read more »

Close-up of legs of toddler girl with colorful stockings and shoes and basket with colored eggs. Child having fun with traditional Easter eggs hunt, outdoors. Unrecognizable face, no face
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Fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Backyard Chicken Owners

Easter is a wonderful time of year for families, especially those who keep backyard chickens. This holiday offers a perfect opportunity to incorporate home-laid eggs into traditional Easter egg hunts, adding a unique twist that only backyard chicken owners can enjoy. Here are some creative ideas that will make your Easter egg hunt extra special… Read more »

Funny girl with pigtails carries a bucket of water to give chickens and a rooster to drink in the backyard on a hot day
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How Helping Raise Backyard Chickens Benefits Kids

Involving children in the care of backyard chickens provides them with a fun activity while also offering numerous benefits that contribute to their development and well-being. The advantages they gain from learning to responsibly care for an animal are significant. Here’s why encouraging your children to help with backyard chickens is a valuable experience: Teaches… Read more »

Two chicks in Christmas hat isolated on white background.
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How Keeping Backyard Chickens Can Make the Holidays More Special

The holiday season is all about warmth, joy, and festive traditions. Integrating backyard chickens into your holiday celebrations can add an extra layer of charm and a unique flair to your festivities. From fresh eggs for holiday recipes to engaging family activities, here’s how keeping backyard chickens can make your holiday season more special: Fresh… Read more »

Three kids of varying ages feed a group of chickens
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How to Get Your Children Involved in Taking Care of Backyard Chickens

Introducing backyard chickens into your family can be more than just an addition to your home—it can be an enriching experience for your children as well. Teaching kids to care for animals fosters responsibility, empathy, and a connection to nature. Here’s how you can transform chicken care from a chore into a fun and educational… Read more »