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Mastering the Art of Loving Chickens

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About

Let's master the art of loving chickens!

Hi, I’m Meredith, the crazy chicken lady behind Backyard Chicken Project. I’m an artist, homesteader, and teacher on a mission to share my love of chickens with the world.

I’m here to teach you everything I know about raising chickens, share my chicken inspired pottery and paintings, and even help you to create your own chicken art!

From the blog

4 out of 5 crazy chicken ladies agree... these posts rock

What do you need to get started with raising chickens? These basic requirements for your flock will get you started!

What do City Chickens Need? Basic Requirements for Backyard Chickens

Building the chicken coop in a shady spot has tons of great benefits for your flock

4 Reasons to Build Your Chicken Coop in Shade

Make your eggs last longer with these simple tricks

6 Ways to Preserve Chicken Eggs

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Let's Chat Chickens!

I love nothing more than talking to fellow crazy chicken ladies! Let's connect on the ol' social media so we can share pictures and tales of our favorite fluffy butts!

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The Big Book of chicken Names

From comical to classic, we’ve compiled all of the best chicken names right here in one place. The Big Book of Chicken Names is your guide to naming every member of your flock, and it will be easy because it includes over 500 chicken names to choose from!