Automating a Chicken Coop Door Using Arduino
Add to Favorites When we designed our chicken coop, automating our chicken coop door was a necessity. There was already so much to consider, from the design and quantity of nesting …
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American Poultry Association
With increased interest in heritage breed poultry, the American Poultry Association (APA) is stepping up to promote standard breeds.
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How Do You Stop a Broody Hen?
How do you stop a broody hen? Learn techniques for breaking up the broody, including collecting eggs, moving the hen, covering the nest, and more.
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Policy Changes, Farmers, and MeWe vs. Facebook
Why are thousands of farmers searching for the best social media alternatives to Facebook? And what sparked this mass migration to MeWe groups?
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How Long do Chickens Lay Eggs?
How long do chickens lay eggs? Even hens from the best egg-laying chicken breeds eventually stop producing. Here is some general information about length of egg-production and some breeds that seem to have extra-long laying lives.
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Alaskan Predators and Chickens
Every state has its own special chicken-keeping challenges — and Alaska is certainly no exception. From bears to eagles, everyone loves the taste of chicken.
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Ask the Expert: Feathers
Do you have a question about molting, feather picking, or other feather issues? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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Ask the Expert: Why Are My Chickens Not Laying Eggs?
Do you have a question about eggs? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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Duck Facts 101
Here are a handful of duck facts to help you get started raising your new flock of quackers, even with chickens as bunkmates.
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Ask the Expert: Pecking
Do you have a question about chicken pecking? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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