Feed & Health

How to Train Chickens to Come When Called
March 15, 2019 · · Chickens 101, Feed & Health

Can you train chickens? The short answer is yes. And while some may think this is a silly concept, it can be a life saver for your flock.

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5 Common Chicken Diseases and Symptoms
March 15, 2019 · · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Not many vets specialize in chicken diseases and symptoms. Finding a good source of information, like Backyard Poultry magazine, is important. We keep chickens from the sustenance …

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NPIP Certification: Why it Matters When Buying Chicks
March 15, 2019 · · Feed & Health

NPIP-certified hatcheries are essential to large-scale poultry farming and the backyard flock alike.

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Chickens Molting in Spring

Chickens molting in spring can be a surprise to new chicken keepers, here are some tips to help your flock through it.

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Feeding and Keeping Pet Geese

Pet geese are low maintenance, hardy birds who will outlive many other farmyard fowl and can make great companions for years to come.

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Avian Flu in Britain

Add to Favorites by Susie Kearley Outbreaks of Avian flu in Britain have been regular occurrences over the past 20 years. In fact, bird flu has been a big a …

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Poultry Feed & Health Guide Flip Book

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Using Comfrey for Poultry
February 26, 2019 · · Feed & Health

Learn how to grow comfrey and how to make comfrey salve for injured poultry.

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10 Ways to Keep Your Chickens Happy When You’re on Vacation

The best option is to have someone visit your farm daily to give the chickens fresh water and food and collect their eggs from the nesting boxes.

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Rescuing British Battery Hens

While your backyard chickens probably enjoy a pampered life of luxury, some commercial battery hens have a more difficult life.

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