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Coop & Kitchen
Beginner-friendly chicken keeping, first flock planning, daily chores, and realistic expectations.
June 25, 2026 · Backyard Chicken Basics
Why Hens Slow Down in Summer: Heat, Broodiness, and Simple Flock Checks Many new chicken keepers are surprised when their dependable layers suddenly begin producing fewer eggs once summer arrives. A smaller egg basket d…
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May 27, 2026 · Backyard Chicken Basics
Thinking about chickens? Start with this practical first-flock checklist for coop setup, daily care, eggs, and beginner mistakes to avoid.
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May 27, 2026 · Backyard Chicken Basics
A practical first-summer chicken guide for keeping backyard hens comfortable, watered, shaded, ventilated, and safely managed through hot weather.
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Where the farm story continues
BF Farm Kunekune Pigs no longer raises Kiko goats or Black Hereford cattle. Our focus today is on Kunekune pigs, but the lessons learned from different livestock and from maintaining a profitable farm enterprise still shape our work. We share these FarmLife articles to pass along practical experience and helpful education for others building their own farms, homesteads, or livestock programs. Visit KunekuneBreeders.com to learn more about our current Kunekune breeding program.