I see you. Yes, you. The one who’s looking for names for your backyard chickens. Let’s get right to it – I have a list of over 300 names for chickens! We’ve got clever, delicious, cute, punny, adorable and everything in between. Read on to get your free downloadable printable list, and add your own great ideas in the comments below for chicken name ideas!
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Hi there! I’m Sarah, the Real Simple Mama, and I love chickens. But it’s heartbreaking when one of our feather babies is molting, or has been bullied, or is feather picking. Losing feathers is an annoying, often painful process for our sweet birds. So I’m here to give you some suggestions of how to help your chickens grow feathers back. Read through the article, and check out the YouTube video of the same name, found at the end of the article!
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I love having backyard chickens. They are so hilarious and beautiful, and they really improve my quality of life. But being a chicken tender means that inevitably you will have to deal with your pets aging. Here is my list for how to care for your aging flock, so you can give them the quality life that they deserve.
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It’s 2022, and backyard chickens need something to do! I know this sounds a bit ridiculous maybe, but it’s true. A flock of chickens will start to bully each other or become otherwise destructive, so if possible you should give them some things to keep them entertained. That’s why I have my Diversions for Backyard Chickens list – this article has all of my best ideas for diversions in the chicken run so everyone stays bright and happy.
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We love chickens! And we love cheap! Get our quick list of some of the best dollar finds for the chicken run.
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Our son has diabetes. He was diagnosed in January 2021. This article will explain our diabetic diagnosis story.
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I am a fan of counting macros. This calorie deficit system uses the science of the macronutrients our body needs to help us lose fat without losing muscle mass. It makes sense and it’s working for me! But I wanted to be fair to anyone who’s looking at tracking this way, and tell you about what sucks about counting macros. Look for the YouTube video version of this content at the end of the article, too!
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Sometimes I feel like our world is falling apart all around us. I read the news and get anxiety; I see so many worthy causes and so much pain and chaos, but as a stay-at-home mom I feel so small. What can we do? How can we possibly help? Don’t lose hope, my friend. Even us parents can learn how to make the world a better place. Read on for my little everyday ideas, get some inspiration from my favorite charities, and read quotes from my favorite saint and her “little way” on how to make the world a better place.
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Eating together as a family is a priority in our house. For at least one meal a day, all of us come together to eat and visit and learn together. It’s a precious time where my kids will be around my table, and I want to cherish it! But I know sometimes we get distracted and tired and just irritated. So here are our ideas for what to do around the dinner table other than just eat, so that the whole family can have fun!
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I’m one of those people you call a “turtle” because I lose weight incredibly slowly. My journey is almost two and a half years long at this point, and while I’m down over 65 pounds, I’m not done yet! Oh yeah, I’m also a stay-at-home mom with two young children. With such a long-term goal, and so much mental and emotional (and physical) work that goes into reaching it, we can get frustrated. Here are some mental strategies that help with weight loss – and trust me, I’ve been there!
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