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How to Select the Best Chicken Breed: Free Tools
People choose chicken breed based on a wide range of criteria. Below are a few tools you can use to help decide which breed is best for your backyard coop. Best Chickens Based on Number of Eggs Select the number of eggs you prefer each week to see the best breeds. Best Chicken Breeds Based…
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Backyard Farming Connection Substack Guest Post Guidelines
Bio: Please provide a bio with any links you would like me to use back to your relevant work (substack, blogs, social channels, etc) Word count: between 600 and 1200 words is preferred – but I can be flexible Photos: between 3 and 8 are generally best. Use these photos to help illustrate your point…
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The Best Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds (and Heat Tolerant)
Find the best cold hardy chicken breeds and heat tolerant breeds using our tool below. Looking for more suggestions on raising chickens in the winter? Read Do Chickens Need Heat in the Winter? How to Keep Chickens Warm in the Winter How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Summer Explore Chicken Breeds Based on Temperature…
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Chicken Breed Selector Based on Egg Production
Use the tool below to search for the best chicken breeds based on how many eggs they lay. Tips for Raising Chickens and Getting More Eggs Want to get started with Chickens? Explore: 5 Things to Know Before you get Chickens Raising chickens for eggs can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Here are some…
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Seed Starting Calculator
Calculator Use this seed starting calculator to determine the best time to start your crops based on your final frost date. To find your last frost date, visit the Almanac and calculate your frost date based on your location. Want to learn more about seed starting? Get instant access to our course on seed starting…
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Egg Production Tracker
Wondering how many eggs you can expect from your chickens each week and year? Use this calculator to estimate your egg production and help you choose how many chickens you want in your flock. Read more details below about some specifics including egg production over the year and egg production over the life of a…
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Chicken Coop and Run Calculator
Use this calculator to figure out how much space you need for your chickens. This gives you the minimum space you need to house your backyard hens. Coop Size: 4 sq ft per chicken inside the coop. Run Size: 10 sq ft per chicken if they aren’t free-ranging. How to Apply the Chicken Coop and…
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My Favorite Focaccia Recipe
Foccaccia is a staple in our home. It’s perfect for night when you don’t have enough time to make a more traditional yeast bread. It’s also fun to experiment with toppings and get creative with presentation. You can keep your focaccia simple or add all kinds of toppings like this fun board. Below you can…
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Rainwater Harvesting Calculator
Find Out How Much Water You Can Collect From Your Roof! Use our Rainwater Harvesting Calculator to estimate how much water you can collect annually for your garden, livestock, or other backyard farming needs. Simply enter your roof size and average rainfall to get started! Once you know how much water you can collect, you…
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You Might Have Been Gardening the Wrong Way
Did you know that overwatering is one of the most common reasons plants fail to thrive? Many gardeners assume more water is better, but in reality, this can drown roots and stunt growth. Or perhaps you’ve been relying on chemical fertilizers, believing they’re the secret to a lush garden, when they might actually be harming…
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