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Janet Garman
Articles by Janet Garman
Hatching Eggs for Sale! Getting Started with Incubation
The incubator method is an option when hatching eggs. Using hatching eggs for sale from a reputable, quality egg seller, is fun for the whole family.
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Chicken Pecking Order — Stressful Times In The Coop
Add to Favorites If you added new chicks to your flock this year, you are probably going through the steps to safely integrate them into the flock. The chicken pecking …
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Rabbit and Chicken Frostbite Prevention Methods
Add to Favorites Rabbit and chicken frostbite occurrences are preventable. Adopting good cold-weather management for your small livestock buildings will go a long way to preventing rabbit and chicken frostbite …
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A Proper Chicken Coop Design Reduces Winter Health Issues — Chickens in a Minute Video
When planning your chicken coop designs for anyone who lives in the frigid north, have you ever wondered how cold is too cold for backyard chickens?
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The Brahma Chicken – Raising a Large Breed
Add to Favorites Many people ask me what is the best backyard chicken breed to raise. For me, my favorite has long been the Brahma chicken. Although I do feel like …
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Beginner’s Equipment Guide to Raising Chickens for Eggs
Add to Favorites What is the best bedding for chickens won’t be the only question you have as you set up your first brooder. As you await the arrival of …
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What Does a Chicken Coop Need for Fall?
Add to Favorites Fall is the perfect time to answer the question: What does a chicken coop need for the cold weather? Now is the time to start preparations before the …
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How to Make a Chicken Swing
Do you need to know how to make a chicken swing for your flock? They have a large run, a substantial and well-built coop, and plenty to eat.
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Homesteaders of America
Homesteaders of America may have a new deal for Backyard Poultry members!
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Reusing Chicken Coop Trash for a More Self-Sustaining Living
Add to Favorites Self-sustaining living on our farm means I try to reduce the amount of waste that the farm sends to the landfill. It’s not always easy and I …
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