GRIT Country Skills Series

STEALING FROM SNAKES

Oh, Spring! The snow in melting, and the sun is shining-or maybe it’s raining and gloomy… or you just got dumped with another foot of snow. Well, the weather might not be cooperating yet, but there is one thing that unites the spring experience for all chicken lovers, and that’s the sound of peeping at your local feed supply store.

Keep them Warm

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