Bruce Ingram, Author at Hobby Farms

Meet the Alpha Hen: At the Top of the Pecking Order

Bruce Ingram — Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:19 +0000

Regardless of whether a rooster is present, a single hen sits atop the female pecking order. Here's how the behavior and balance of an alpha hen play out.

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Broody Hens: 5 Types You May Encounter

Bruce Ingram — Fri, 17 May 2024 19:34:43 +0000

Broody Hens Can Be An Adventure for Chicken Keepers

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Raising Chickens for Beginners: The Teenage Days

Bruce Ingram — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:36 +0000

Tips for Getting Through the Middle Stages of Development

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2 Families, 2 Flocks: Different Plans For Chicken-Keeping

Bruce Ingram — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000

These two families employ very different plans to their chicken-keeping endeavors. Both work well, so read on for tips for your own flock!

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Grow These Tasty Plants In Your Chicken Run

Bruce Ingram — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:00:19 +0000

Your chicken run can provide plenty of nutritious plants for your flock, so check out these flavorful, shade-producing plants you can start growing today.

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Adding A Good Rooster Can Be A Great Decision

Bruce Ingram — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:00:02 +0000

Though it's perfectly valid to keep only hens, roosters that meet a few important criteria can be invaluable additions to the chicken yard.

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Include These Items In Your Chicken First-Aid Kit

Bruce Ingram — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:00:08 +0000

Expect the unexpected when it comes to your flock's health with a well-stocked chicken first-aid kit. Here's what to include to keep your chickens healthy.

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Nesting Box Wars: How To Handle Conflict In The Coop

Bruce Ingram — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:00:20 +0000

When riots break out inside the coop, there's a good chance a nesting box war is on between the birds. Here's what that means and what you can do.

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Poultry Profanity: 4 Common Causes Of Chicken Cursing

Bruce Ingram — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:00:55 +0000

Do not get on your hens’ bad side. Step wrong around your poultry and they’ll let loose a string of chicken cursing that’ll make you blush!

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How & Why To Use Rotational Grazing For Chicken Runs

Bruce Ingram — Mon, 25 May 2020 17:00:38 +0000

Chicken runs are great for protecting birds from predators, and rotational grazing can ensure healthy, nutritious pasture for your flock to enjoy.

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