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Kenny Coogan
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Poultry News October/November 2024
This time in poultry news: learn about contraceptives for feral pigeons, tornado releases 50,000 pheasants, and big chicken business for Tractor Supply.
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Wood Chipper for Coop Bedding
Next to feed, one of the most expensive aspects of keeping chickens is their bedding. So why not make your own from browse and branches around your property?
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When Were Turkeys Domesticated?
When were turkeys domesticated? Native Americans domesticated turkeys much earlier than thought.
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Poultry News August/September 2025
In “Poultry News” we share poultry stories of the current, odd, fun, and important.
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Critical Cubalaya Chicken
With a unique “lobster tail,” lack of spurs, and overall tameness with people, Cubalaya chickens make an excellent dual-purpose addition to your flock.
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Holland Chicken Breed
Learn about the Holland chicken breed and its breeding history to make the barred Holland chicken. Critical is the most severe in the endangered category on the conservation list, so preserving this breed is imperative.
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Poultry News June/July 2024
This time in poultry news: learn about a proposed bill to protect Oklahoma poultry companies, the danger of washing raw poultry at home, and the human-chicken relationship.
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Poultry News April/ May 2025
This time in poultry news: learn about a 500-pound prehistoric bird, continued bird flu monitoring, and training pigeons to guide missiles.
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How Much Cholesterol in an Egg?
How much cholesterol is in an egg? Learn about the different kinds of cholesterol, what to watch for, and the saturated fats to consider when selecting a healthy diet.
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Poultry Grand Champions
Discover how judges select the best-of-show grand champion competitors by employing a sports tournament bracket system.
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