For many backyard chicken keepers, having a rooster is part of keeping a flock. For new keepers, you could be questioning the addition of one. Despite the stories, you may have heard there are a lot of pros and cons to raising roosters. Today we’re going to cover all you need to know about roosters in your flock.
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Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant is our April Book of The Month pick. This book is a comprehensive resource for learning how to grow a wide variety of different food crops to fill your pantry and freezer. It covers the …