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Preparing for Predators
Prepare for predators like raptors, rat snakes, American mink, Cooper’s hawks, with netting and reflectors.
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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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Safely Ship Day Old Chicks
Expand your market by learning how to carefully and effectively mail day-old live chicks throughout the United States.
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How to Candle Eggs
How do you know what’s going on inside your incubating eggs? You “candle” your eggs by shining a bright light against the shell to take a look.
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The Egg Peddler
Besides teaching me much of what I know about the marketing of eggs, the experience provided me with valuable insight into human behavior, helped me earn some extra cash, and even brought me out of my shell.
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What is the Malay?
Malays are recognized as one of the oldest breeds of fowl. While its origin is shrouded in mystery, some believe it originated from a now-extinct giant species of jungle fowl called Gallus giganteus.
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Chicken on a Leash?
Most of us have occasionally seen an unusual animal being taken for a walk, complete with leash and harness. But a chicken on a leash? Chickens in strollers? Why would you take a chicken for a walk?
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Hank’s Famous Chicken Bowls
This chicken bowl recipe is easily adapted to go all the way homemade or substitute with store bought. This recipe is for 6 chicken bowls.
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Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Have you ever made chicken meatballs? Using poultry in place of beef and pork is budget-friendly, plus you get the benefit of lean protein.
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