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Benefits of Animal Blood Proteins: Dog Supplements #ad
*Check back Sunday at midnight (PST) as we’re kicking off a contest and giving away a 30-day supply of supplements! This isn’t meant to be a “scary Halloween themed post about blood” but a serious post about animal blood proteins...
by Christy Caplan
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October 18, 2018 
A Mobile Coop Saved My Chickens
I’m not joking. Meet Luke Rogers, the owner of Mobile Chickens. His portable chicken coops are literally the best thing that’s happened to chicken keepers. I inherited a set up where my chickens were living in a barn coop. Now the...
by Christy Caplan
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October 17, 2018 
Senior Dogs: Ways to Be More Proactive About Arthritis
We started a few new techniques for Sherman in the past six months. I wanted to share these since he’s feeling really good these days and just turned 12 years old. A few of these recommendations are herbs and of...
by Christy Caplan
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October 5, 2018 
How to Ferment Chicken Feed
FYI: I wrote a similar article for Fang! Pet and Garden Supply. Most folks know that all my Scratch and Peck Organic Feed comes from Fang! in North Portland. Why Do People Ferment Chicken Feed? My hens and rooster love...
by Christy Caplan
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September 21, 2018 
Farmer’s Dog Food: A Breath of Fresh Air #ad
updated 9-26 with a give-away! Bruiser has Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). #ad This was a total shock to us and we were devastated. If you want to learn more about the disease you should read the article I wrote but...
by Christy Caplan
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September 13, 2018 
The Low Down on Broody & Laying Hens: Nesting Areas #ad
If you care for chickens you have experienced “a broody hen” and probably like me, researched hundreds of forums about what to do and how to handle this situation. #ad Our Rhode Island Red is VERY broody. I remove her from...
by Christy Caplan
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August 29, 2018 
New Subscription Box Review: Hound & Co. #ad
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day so let’s celebrate seniors with a new subscription box! The elements in this box from Hound & Co. (the marketplace for all things hounds) were highly customized to my pack and brands I hadn’t...
by Christy Caplan
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August 22, 2018 
6 Lessons for New Chicken Owners
Lessons after my first few months. I used to start the day with dog duties but my new routine now includes taking care of the hens and rooster! I love all of it. I try to clean up some manure...
by Christy Caplan
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August 1, 2018 
Introducing Wag and Cluck
I wouldn’t consider myself a farm girl until about a month ago. But now I have a flock of chickens and a mean rooster. I also have a veggie garden which means I’m embracing country life as I’ve never tried...
by Christy Caplan
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July 19, 2018 
What To Do When Your Dog Vomits
Vet disclaimer: I’m not a vet and anything you decide to do based on these details and tips should be verified with your vet! Some dogs vomit occasionally. Keeping track of frequency, consistency, color (is it bile?) and their overall...
by Christy Caplan
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July 12, 2018 
