The recently launched Country Skills book series by GRIT magazine is loaded with easy, healthy and do-it-yourself tips and tricks to make your life better. Whether it is making the perfect loaf of homemade bread or finally getting those backyard chickens, we have the solutions. You won’t be disappointed.
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The Gut is Key • Learn how a nutritional diet is important to your flock’s digestive health.
3 Chicken Ailments and Their Natural Treatments • Thyme, oregano, a little vodka create herbal treatments to combat bumblefoot, external parasites, and respiratory ailments.
Treating and Preventing CHICKEN FROSTBITE • Protect your flock from winter freezes with the help of these tips.
From HEADLINES to Fine Print • Choose the ideal feed for your chickens.
Feed the Flock • Whether free-range, forage, or a combination of the two, learn more about what makes an effective diet for your chickens.
Making Your Own Feed
Poultry On Pasture • Don’t underestimate the nutritional value of the weeds and grasses on your ground.
Seven Safety Tips for FREE-RANGING CHICKENS • Follow this experienced chicken owner’s advice to keep your flock happy and healthy as they roam around your yard.
Eggs-cellent Layers • Learn more about how to get the best egg production out of your flock.
Choosing Chickens • Understand the pros and cons of keeping backyard laying hens.
5 Gentle Chicken Breeds • Experienced chicken keeper recommends calm, friendly chicken breeds perfect for children on the autistic spectrum.
WHY RAISE HERITAGE LIVESTOCK? • Such breeds connect us with our past and often can bring a variety of benefits to a farm
Chickens Looking a Little Naked? • Don’t worry, it’s a natural process called molt.
Why You Should Be Letting Your Chickens OUT • The best way to raise chickens is free-ranging them, so if you have ample room, let your chickens out during the day for all the benefits.
The Budget Coop Scoop • Create inexpensive, easy-to-build chicken coops.
How to Build a DROPPING BOARD • Movable boards for poultry droppings help with cleanup and let you use chicken manure for composting.
Ironclad Coop Defense • Take the time to add measures to protect your flock from any type of predator.
Hen Management 101 • Tips to keep your flock safe and healthy.
Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Beginner’s Guide • An experienced practitioner helps us learn more about the program and how to start an AAT program with chickens.
Caring For Your New Chickens • Caring for your new baby chicks properly is the key to maintaining a healthy flock.
What to Do About Poultry Remorse • Avoid this malady by following these five tips from an experienced chicken owner.
STEALING FROM SNAKES • Keep your chicks safe and warm in their brooder with these helpful tips.
WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER • Grill, bake, and...