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Read MoreIf you are new to having backyard chickens and just starting out caring for baby chicks, you should be aware of a potentially life-threatening, but easily treatable condition that is fairly common, affecting mainly shipped day-old chicks.
Read MoreAsk our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
Read MoreAvoid bad behavior in the winter by adding diversity and giving them a distraction from the cold weather.
Read MoreLearn to make homemade ornaments by using a hen and rooster crochet pattern.
Read MoreWhen caring for a special needs chicken, you must first determine if the chicken can survive on its own with a few accommodations or if it needs more help.
Read MoreI really don’t know why Mother decided to raise turkeys. Mothers and fathers often gave up their own dreams to see that the dreams of their children came true. Perhaps, in some ways, the Great Depression brought out the best in everyone.
Read MoreWhen I was a child, I learned about the famous feral chickens living in Hawai’i and even back then they caught my interest.
Read MoreRaising turkeys with chickens has been discouraged for years, but many homesteaders are returning to a mixed flock approach. Here are some serious bird health hazards to keep in mind.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between a bantam versus a standard size chicken? Size is the obvious difference, but there are others to consider.
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