Chickens 101
Closed-Loop Farming
In closed-loop farming, the farmer never has to leave home. He or she can grow, raise, and produce everything needed for a comfortable lifestyle, and every component is recycled continuously.
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Raising Chicks with Mother Hen
Raising chicks with mother hen gives them the best start in life, as they learn life skills for happy, healthy integration within the flock. Researchers have found chicks gain multiple benefits from a broody hen.
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The Secret Life of Poultry: Earl the Shop Chicken
Back in August of 2018, a feral rooster wandered up to a mechanic shop. The relationship that transpired became a local legend.
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How to Stop Chickens From Pecking Each Other in 3 Easy Steps
Have you ever wondered what goes through a chicken’s mind? Wouldn’t it be helpful if they could say, “My feathers are itchy!” or “I’m bored!”?
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Secret Life of Poultry: Tiny the Attack Hen
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the feistiest little chicken of them all? I have my bets placed on Tiny the Terrorist, a Sumatra/Ameraucana mix hen who lives in Georgia with her owner, Cynthia.
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Can I Raise Chickens In My Area?
Follow these steps to find out if chickens are allowed in your area by connecting with your local government, asking questions, visiting with neighbors, designing your flock, and empowering change if chickens aren’t allowed.
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Best Backyard Chickens for Urban Areas
Nowadays we’re conscious of where our food comes from, we want to know our animal producers have a good quality of life and we enjoy reaching back to our rural roots. These desires have led to a trend in backyard chicken keeping that’s not exclusive to those who own acres and acres of land.
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APA Confers Certificate on McMurray Hatchery Flocks
Chicken keepers can purchase chicks from flocks certified as meeting American Poultry Association Standards from Murray McMurray Hatchery in 2022.
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Roosty the Rooster
Although I never wanted roosters, Roosty the Rooster grew on me and in the end, became the protector my flock needed.
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The History of Rhode Island Red Chickens
Rhode Island Red chickens are striking birds with the contrast between the dark red body color, black tail with a “beetle green” sheen and the bright red comb and wattles. Their length of body, flat back and “brick” shape is both distinctive and attractive.
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