Keep Your Flock Away from Predators
Predators are in all parts of the world, and there is quite a list of potential danger coming from both above and below.
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A Fence for Chickens
A good chicken (and predator) proof fence is more than worth the investment.
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Weasels Killing Chickens is Common, but Preventable
I found a dead weasel in the new-to-us barn. It was a long-tailed weasel, about 10 inches long from nose to tail tip. New to the country, I thought it looked cute and was sorry I didn’t see a live one. Little did I know that weasels killing chickens is all too common.
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How to Protect Chickens from Hawks
As a backyard chicken owner, I hated to see my chicken killed. Of course, I then wanted to know exactly how to protect chickens from hawks.
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Empordanesa and Penedesenca Chickens
Penedesenca and Empordanesa chickens. They roll off the tongue, like guitar chords to a background of castanets. Their Spanish names are unfamiliar, but these breeds could be perfect for a hot weather climate.
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Rooster Comb Care
The comb, believe it or not, has more function than form when it comes to chickens. It’s more than a fancy top hat or proof of superiority. It’s actually a tool chickens use to cool off because they cannot sweat.
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Types of Chicken Combs
While there are nine types of chicken combs recognized, Dr. Brigid McCrea says children and backyard hobbyists who are interested in genetics would find the results of breeding different combs very interesting.
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Rabbit and Chicken Frostbite Prevention Methods
Rabbit and chicken frostbite occurrences are preventable. Adopting good cold-weather management for your small livestock buildings will go a long way to preventing rabbit and chicken frostbite in the first place.
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Comb-To-Toe Checkup for Chicken Ailments
Can you recognize chicken ailments before it’s too late? Performing regular checkups can identify and ward off problems before they become worse.
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Feathers Hard and Soft
Feathers vary on different breeds. They may be hard or soft, held close to the body, like Brahmas, or loosely, like Cochins.
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