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Britain’s First Chicken Hotel Expands

February 3, 2023 · Susie Kearley · Chickens 101, Members Only

“Our motto is that a happy chicken makes a happy home!”

Safely Ship Day Old Chicks

February 2, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Feed & Health, Members Only

Expand your market by learning how to carefully and effectively mail day-old live chicks throughout the United States.

Ask the Expert: Oct/Nov 2022

October 10, 2022 · Carla Tilghman · Ask The Expert, Members Only

Have poultry questions? Ask our experts!

Shining a Light Into Your Eggs

October 7, 2022 · Carla Tilghman · Chickens 101, Members Only

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.

The Egg Peddler

August 1, 2022 · Mark Hall · Eggs & Meat, Members Only

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.

What is the Malay?

August 1, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101, Members Only

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.

Chicken on a Leash?

August 1, 2022 · Anita B. Stone · Chickens 101, Members Only

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?