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Those of you who have backyard flocks probably worry about them like you worry about your kids. They can be so susceptible to predators. Meat-eating mammals like raccoons, opossums, coyotes, wolves, foxes and minks are always looking for an easy meal. Common birds of prey like eagles, hawks, falcons and owls can be just as aggressive. And depending on where you live you may need to worry about even bigger pests such as bears and cougars. There are many theories about how to best protect your flock, I use the word ‘theories’ because nothing is a guarantee against powerful predatory...

Guides, recommendations and insight for your Backyard Flock   Building your First Chicken Coop  Walking through the Farm Store you pass by a tub full of cute little chickens and the kids begin pester you!! You wander over and pick up the spring fertilizers and garden supplies for the year all the time unable to tune out the kids screaming “PLEASE”! So you break down and enter the growing market of being a backyard flock owner. Know that you are not alone as the latest data suggests that the number of households in our great country that own a backyard...