Breed Profile: Ancona Chicken
The Ancona chicken is an endangered heritage breed from Italy. Once a popular layer, the Ancona hen continues to be hardy and productive.
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Breed Profile: Welsummer Chicken
The Welsummer chicken is known for egg color, reliably laying dark brown speckled eggs. This Dutch chicken makes an attractive and pleasant member of the homestead.
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Rehoming Chickens, Helping the Environment
An English church facilitates the rehoming of chickens to protect the environment.
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Britain’s First Chicken Hotel Expands
“Our motto is that a happy chicken makes a happy home!”
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Let it Snow!
Follow these simple tips to help your chickens thrive this snow season.
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Ancient Egyptian Artificial Incubation of Eggs
Learn about the ancient Egyptian artificial incubation of eggs, oven incubator design, and practices used to gauge temperature and humidity.
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Prevent Quail Predators
Preventive planning for quail safety can help keep your flock safe from a range of predators such as rats, hawks, opossums, and more.
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Anatipestifer Infection: What You Need to Know
Reduce the chances of your flock contracting the deadly bacterial duck disease anatipestifer with simple biosecurity measures.
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Protect Your Chickens from Cold-Weather Conditions
Prevent and treat cold-related injuries and illnesses such as frostbite in your chickens.
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Chicken-Friendly Coop Decorations
Decking the halls of your coop and run with some safe, chicken-friendly decorations is a great way to get your flock — and family — into the holiday spirit.
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