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What’s more, you can ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! We’re here to help.

Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.

Lessons from Chickenlandia: Putting Young Chickens Outside Full-Time

Oh, the age-old challenge for human mothers everywhere to let their babies go. Chicken mamas, however, are another story.

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Ask the Experts, April/May 2024
February 23, 2024 · · Ask The Expert

Marissa Ames and Carla Tilghman answer your poultry questions about dog training, molting, duck behavior and more.

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Lessons from Chickenlandia: About Baby Chicks
January 31, 2024 · · Ask The Expert

Get lessons from Chickenlandia, including poultry advice, recipes, care, and feeding from Dalia Monterroso.

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Ask the Expert: February/March 2024
January 2, 2024 · · Ask The Expert

Poultry Experts answer questions about scaly leg mites, eggshell deformities, poultry business regulations, blastodisc.

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Ask The Experts
November 2, 2023 · · Ask The Expert

Advice from our poultry experts Marissa Ames and Carla Tilghman on lash eggs, infectious bronchitis, chalazae, pokeweed, incubator doors, and more.

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Ask the Experts Oct/Nov 2023
September 13, 2023 · · Ask The Expert

Expert advice on feeding corn, lash eggs, broody hens, chicken coops, and heritage birds.

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Ask the Experts August/September 2023
July 3, 2023 · · Ask The Expert

Ask the Experts for advice about poultry and waterfowl health, feeding, and housing. Turkey toms, waterglassing, chicken identification and more.

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Ask The Experts June/July 2023
May 23, 2023 · · Ask The Expert

Answers from our Experts on puppies and poop, vent gleet, waterglassing and more…

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Ask The Experts February/March 2023
December 29, 2022 · · Ask The Expert

Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing, and more! Experts answer reader questions.

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Ask the Expert: Pheasants

Have a pheasant or few? Have questions? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

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