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When it comes to keeping your backyard chickens happy and healthy, few treats beat the nutritional punch of mealworms. These protein-packed insects are a favorite snack among chickens, providing essential nutrients for egg production, feather growth, and overall health. While you can always buy mealworms at Grange Co-op, raising them yourself is a rewarding, cost-effective project that’s easier than you might think. In this blog, we&… Read more

Eggs won't always be as expensive as during the past few months — hopefully! But there are always benefits to growing your own eggs. Here's everything you need to know about getting started, collecting and keeping eggs, and caring for your chickens. Keeping chickens for eggs isn’t hard – but once you get started, you need to be committed to caring for your birds. 1. Check Your Local Laws Keeping backyard ch… Read more

Removing Raccoons from the BarnIt isn't surprising that many people prefer to remove raccoons from their barns than try and live with them. Often, catch-and-release traps are the first method of choice. After all, these traps allow you to catch the raccoon without coming into direct contact with it. Then, you can release it into the environment away from your home and the problem is solved.But this might not be the right solution for you. Fo… Read more

It’s normal for people to change their habits during the summer to help them keep cool when temperatures rise. They stay in the air conditioning, wear lighter clothes, and enjoy cold drinks. But people don’t always think about how the summer heat affects their chickens. Chickens aren’t capable of making these types of changes when the weather heats up. They need your help to stay cool. Without it, they could experience heat stress that can a… Read more