Building A Chicken Coop: 11 Cheap Tips
As long as you do not cut corners on the important things, there are many ways to get a cheap chicken coop without jeopardizing the final coop.
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Raising Chicks From Mail Order Sources
Before your mail order chicks arrive, have some basics ready and waiting.
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How to Order Chicks in the Mail from a Hatchery
Learn how to order baby chicks in the mail by finding a reputable chick hatchery with good customer reviews.
Read MoreOfficial Rules — Backyard Poultry Fall Poultry Giveaway
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Chickens Eating Eggs: 10 Ways to Stop or Prevent It
Most of us who are in the business of raising backyard poultry are doing it for the eggs. Am I right? When your chicken’s eating eggs, nobody wins.
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Homemade Poultry Waterer and Feeder
Although old-fashioned feeders may still work for some, people are finding themselves frustrated with waste.
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Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Encounter
You should be aware of these common chick illnesses. While these illnesses can be scary, most can be prevented by keeping your brooder and coop clean.
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Olivia and Elizabeth
Sixteen-year-old Olivia Morello was nervous about leaving her beloved ducks outside. When she returned home, she saw something wrong with Elizabeth.
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How to Care for Ducklings
Learning how to care for ducklings isn’t the same as caring for chicks. Read on to discover the differences in these fun water fowl.
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Spontaneous Sex Reversal in Your Poultry
Spontaneous sex reversal in a hen is a somewhat rare phenomenon. However, with 1-in-100 odds for a spontaneous sex reversal, it is certainly not an impossibility that a member of your backyard flock could transform herself into a crowing rooster.
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