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Baby Chicks Are Hatching!

Baby Chicks Are Hatching!

Spring is on the way and with it comes baby chickens. If you’re looking for a variety of new chicks for your backyard flock, look no further than your local Zamzows! All 13 Zamzows locations have a variety of baby chickens on the way. Zamzows only orders “pullets” so you’re almost guaranteed to get a laying hen! Don’t get tricked by a “straight run.” Straight Runs have a 50% chance of being a rooster, which you may not be able to keep!
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Tips and Tricks For Raising Chicks

Tips and Tricks For Raising Chicks

Raising chickens for backyard animal companions as well as egg-producers can be a wonderful adventure when the needs of the chickens are properly met. The following list is a good place to start.

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Getting Started With Backyard Chickens

Getting Started With Backyard Chickens

As natural foods and sourced ingredients continue to become an increasing priority nationwide, raising “backyard” chickens is likewise gaining popularity. So-named for the convenience of maintaining a flock of typically 1-4 hens in a small-scale setting, such as in the backyard of a residential property.
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A Guide to Chicken Nutrition

A Guide to Chicken Nutrition

A significant benefit of raising your own chickens is the peace of mind that comes with knowing just what is and is not going into your chickens. If the saying is true, “you are what you eat”, you’ll likely want to provide your flock with quality feed.
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