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Choosing a Fluffy Chicken for the Cold-Weather
The best way to prevent winter mortality is to choose cold-weather chickens bred for your environment.
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Raising Show Pigeons
Raising show pigeons requires more specialized care than the casual or working flock.
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Ask Our Experts August/September 2025
Ana Skemp and Audra Trosper answer your poultry questions about a dead chicken and a chick with knee problems.
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How Do You Increase Egg Production in Chickens Naturally?
How do you increase egg production in chickens? There are plenty of things you can do to support your hens’ overall health, improve their environment, and limit stress so they can lay to their potential.
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Hybrid Vs. Heritage Turkey Breeds
Wild turkeys are native only to the Americas, and from them come all the domestic breeds we associate with holiday dinners.
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Chicken Crop Impaction
Chicken crop impaction is a common occurrence in backyard flocks for various reasons. Learn to watch for the symptoms and how to treat an impacted crop.
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Line Breeding Chickens with Clans
Try line breeding chickens using a small three-clan mating system on the homestead.
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Duck Coop Design Tips
Here are a few duck coop design elements to keep in mind to make it useful and safe for bird and human alike.
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Heavy Duck Breeds
Heavy duck breeds come in a variety of sizes, from 2-pound Call Ducks to 15-pound Muscovy drakes. These six super meat ducks are hard to beat when producing meat and eggs — and even hatching and raising ducklings.
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Best Chicken Breeds for Beginners
This guide features 12 of the best chicken breeds for beginners; whether pet chicken or egg-laying, these breeds are a great place to start.
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