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Regular Size and Bantams: To Mix or Not to Mix?
I see folks with regular-sized chickens and bantams mixed together all the time. Is it wise? Do they get along? Can the larger chickens hurt the bantams? What is the best setting to mix different size chickens, if you do?
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The Best Chicken Breeds for Your Needs
Once you know why you want to keep chickens, it can be fun to learn about the different breeds and what they are known for.
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Fat Feeders and Food Drawers
Frank Hyman humorously shows us how to make two different types of DIY poultry feeders that are inexpensive and efficient.
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Starting My Egg Business … Twice!
A few years ago, I did something crazy. And it worked! Until it didn’t. This is the short story of what I learned.
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Farm Fresh Eggs: 7 Things to Tell Your Customers
Selling your farm fresh eggs? There’s no doubt that farm fresh eggs are different from traditional store-bought eggs! Here are some important differences that you will want to mention to customers when selling your farm fresh eggs.
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Bringing New Chicks Home
Bringing home a new, peeping box with fluffy chicks can be scary, but Elizabeth Mack has advice to help you.
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Making Salt-Cured Egg Yolks from Quail Eggs
Raising quail, I wondered if salt-cured egg yolks from quail eggs would be possible and discovered a delightful addition to any meal.
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Waste Not, Want Not
How do you make the most out of your chicken flock? Matthew Wilkinson shares his thoughtful and practical perspective on the difficult task of processing your chickens.
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Raising Heritage Turkey Breeds
Heritage turkey breeds recover from severe population decline after commercial broad-breasted birds monopolize market.
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How to Break a Broody Hen
Have a broody hen that just isn’t getting the message of “no more babies?” Try these tips on how to break a broody hen.
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