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Where to Find Local, Handmade Chicken Goods
A roundup of local makers and small producers selling handmade goods for your flock.
CONTINUE READINGPosted on: July 19, 2026
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Nova Scotia Chicken Breeder Directory
Finding chickens locally shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Here’s a list of real, established Nova Scotia breeders - plus a few tips to help you avoid scams and bring home your flock with confidence.
CONTINUE READINGPosted on: March 23, 2026
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Winter Chicken Care: Keeping Your Flock Cozy and Safe
Cold weather can be tough on chickens and their keepers. Every winter brings a new round of opinions on how much help our birds actually need. Should you heat the coop? Add light? Wrap the run? Let’s talk through some practical, balanced ways to help your flock stay comfortable without going overboard.
CONTINUE READINGPosted on: November 5, 2025
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Molting: What’s Happening to my Chickens?!
It’s fall. You’re minding your own business. One day your chickens are looking fluffy and fabulous. The next it’s like a feather pillow exploded in the coop! Your chickens have bare spots, and weird, spiky quills are poking out everywhere.
Don’t panic - they’re not sick. They’re just molting. It’s a totally normal phase where your birds shed old feathers to grow shiny new ones. Let’s talk about what’s happening, why it’s important, and how you can help your hens through their not-so-glamorous makeover.
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Nova Scotia Chicken Breeder Directory
March 23, 2026
Finding chickens locally shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Here’s a list of real, established Nova Scotia breeders - plus a few tips to help you avoid scams and bring home your flock with confidence.
Where to Find Local, Handmade Chicken Goods
July 19, 2026
A roundup of local makers and small producers selling handmade goods for your flock.
Nova Scotia Waterfowl & Gamebird Breeder Directory
July 10, 2026
Finding poultry locally shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Here’s a list of real, established Nova Scotia breeders - plus a few tips to help you avoid scams and bring home your flock with confidence.
