Brooder Box Ideas from Caring for Snakes

Snakes are a danger, so who would’ve thought that using equipment from such exotic pets would make such a great brooder box setup?

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How to Integrate Baby Chickens into Your Flock

Excited about new baby chickens, but nervous about how to integrate them to your existing flock? Elizabeth Mack walks you through bird dynamics to keep everyone safe.

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Caring for Chicks

If you are new to the chicken game, fear not. Here’s the ins and outs of caring for your new chicks from the basics to housing to illness.

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Breeding Terms and Genetic Terminology
February 14, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Understanding genetic terminology like genome, alleles, mutations, for poultry can help your selective breeding efforts.

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The Mystery of Century Eggs
February 14, 2023 · · Eggs & Meat

Different cultures, the world over, have found ingenious ways to preserve eggs. Learn the mystery of century eggs.

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After Day 22

What to do after 22 days of incubation. Candle the eggs, check for life. Keep eggs warm and see if they pip.

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A Smart Coop For Your Backyard
February 14, 2023 · · Coops

There are “smart coop” devices and “no-so-smart” devices, much like there are smart chickens and not-so-smart chickens (you know the ones).

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Selective Breeding in Backyard Flocks

Traci DeLore helps you navigate selective breeding in your flock. With a little effort, you can breed preferred traits into your flock.

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Best Chickens for Kids

Calm, friendly chickens are best when working with kids. Here are 5 of the gentlest, calmest breeds.

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Shirred Eggs Recipes
February 12, 2023 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Shake up your breakfast rotation with this master shirred eggs recipe that you can take in any direction you like!

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