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    Bless This Mess > Life on the Farm > Our Family > Our Animals

    Popular Farming Chickens Magazine

    Published: Mar 14, 2013 · Modified: Sep 11, 2020 by Melissa · 48 Comments

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    Remember that one time I was in a Popular Farming Chickens magazine?! Oh, you have no idea what I'm talking about? That's because the issue just made it onto shelves!!

    I've been sitting on this secret since the beginning of October when Popular Farming contacted me to see if I would want to be included in the 2013 edition of their Chickens magazine. Yes, yes, yes! How fun. I just answered some questions and sent a picture and then waited and waited. The magazine is a pretty all-inclusive publication that just comes out once a year. It's big and detailed and I am in love. The best part is I asked if they would send me a few extra copies to give to you all and they agree. Details on that at the end of the post.

    Here's the cover of the Popular Farming Chickens magazine:

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    And here I am!
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    I was expecting a little column and not much more. I was shocked and so excited when the magazine came in the mail and I had a full two-page spread. I'm not gonna lie... I'm feeling pretty fancy!

    Because it only comes out once a year it really covered a ton of information from housing, health, predator threats, breed temperaments, hatching in incubators, and a million other cool things any chicken lover would like to read. Whether you have hens of not it's a pretty fascinating topic when you get into the details.

    Here were my other favorite parts of the magazine.

    Great pictures and tons of info on breeds I didn't even know existed plus a cool list of endangered chickens and details on how and who raises them. I think I might want to get into rare chicken breeding.
    chicken mag

    Tips on common problems like hens that won't lay in their coop (this is such a big problem for me and I had no idea what to do!)
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    And one of my favorite articles was actually about dogs! It went into detail on what breeds of dogs can be "chicken trained" to actually protect the hens along with the farm in general and not eat them (as well as which breeds to aviod). It was amazing to read and got me excited for the day we have a bigger hobby farm and can include a dog. Seriously interesting info.
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    I know this giveaway isn't for everyone, but if you are interested in a fun chicken resource by all means, enter to win! If nothing else it makes really great coffee table material would be a good conversation piece. Who doesn't like chickens?!

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

    Good luck and thanks so much for hanging out with this chicken lovin' gal!

    Disclosure: Popular Farming Chickens Magazine sent me three copies to giveaway and I am paying for and doing all of the shipping.

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    1. kitty

      March 15, 2013 at 6:53 am

      Would love to win!

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    2. Sandy Roper

      March 15, 2013 at 6:23 am

      Learning all about chickens so I can start my own flock

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    3. Heather Schleifer

      March 15, 2013 at 7:14 am

      I just found your blog, what a fun read!!

      Reply
    4. Deep Creek Farms

      March 15, 2013 at 6:12 am

      I would love to have this magazine and add it to my collection 🙂

      Reply
    5. Julie Swanger

      March 15, 2013 at 6:07 am

      I am new to the chicken world and this magazine looks great for a newbie

      Reply
    6. Kelly Gilbert

      March 15, 2013 at 6:07 am

      Love the book... Best of luck <3

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      • Lisa Arthur

        July 21, 2019 at 5:16 am

        Hubby and I out away our rv that we were in full time forb6 years and I got to build a garden and acquire 9 hens, a rooster and 3 Mallard ducks! It's a joy to watch them free range in our yard. All 3 of my dogs are GREAT with them!

        One commenter asked how to purchase a magazine for those who do not win a free copy.
        And CONGRATS on your spread!!!!

      • Melissa

        July 22, 2019 at 2:53 pm

        Welcome to the world of chicken and duck keeping!!! That's SO much fun! And thank you for the comments and kinds words. No idea where you can find that old issue anymore. I should have bought a few more 🙂

    7. Jenny Harston

      March 14, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Awesome timing! We are getting chicks tomorrow. I might have to get some advice.

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      • Melissa

        March 15, 2013 at 6:46 am

        Chicks or pullets?! You will LOVE it Jenny and your kids will too! I'm so excited for you 🙂

    8. Linda Badurek

      March 14, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Hooray for you! That is absolutely terrific! I love following your chicken adventures. I had Bantams growing up and would love to have chickens now, but the fox population where we are prohibits it. Can't wait to read the magazine! Actually, I love reading about all of the things you do! Thanks for a great blog!

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    9. Wendy T

      March 14, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      How exciting for you! Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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    10. Anne @The Cooking Campaign

      March 14, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      This is soo cool! I'm so excited for you, very fancy!

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      • Melissa

        March 14, 2013 at 3:10 pm

        Crazy right?! I'm still smiling about it. Now to be in Bon Appetit LOL

    11. Crystal

      March 14, 2013 at 2:41 pm

      It was a great article and I plan on saving a copy for our "family history" box.

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    12. Heather

      March 14, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      This is so exciting. You are so FANCY!!! I am loving all your success!

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    13. Lisa P

      March 14, 2013 at 12:37 pm

      We just bought 6 chicks so I would love to win this magazine! We got them at 5 days old and they are already growing SO fast!!

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    14. Sarah Younker

      March 14, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      Would be really interested in learning more about chickens.

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    15. Amanda

      March 14, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Congratulations!! My husband and I are just starting chickens this year, so this magazine would be PERFECT for us!!

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    16. Emily

      March 14, 2013 at 9:44 am

      I love my 10 girls. It's always nice to hear stories and tips from others who raise chickens as well.

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    17. Bethany

      March 14, 2013 at 8:45 am

      How awesome for you, seriously!!

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    18. Becky

      March 14, 2013 at 8:12 am

      Gah! Where do I buy it if I don't win?!

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    19. Diane

      March 14, 2013 at 8:04 am

      Awesome! I love my 6 chickens. I would love to learn more about them too!

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    20. Kim

      March 14, 2013 at 7:41 am

      I just found your blog and I love reading your adventures!

      Reply
      • Melissa

        March 14, 2013 at 12:00 pm

        Aww! Nice comments are the best. Thanks you!

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