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Patriotic Poultry: What did our Founding Fathers Raise?
June 28, 2022 · · Book Reviews, Members Only

On this Fourth of July, I dug into some of our founding fathers’ archives to see if they had a passion for poultry like we do today.

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Chicken Nesting Box Herbs
May 24, 2022 · · Coops, Members Only

Living on a farm was Diana’s dream, and chickens became a part of that reality. She soon discovered that chicken nesting box herbs helped her birds to relax and settle.

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Go Green this Earth Day with your Backyard Poultry
April 8, 2022 · · Chickens 101, Members Only

Go even more green and sustainable with your backyard bird operation with these tips for Earth Day.

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Neural Problems in Crested Ducks
April 8, 2022 · · Members Only, Poultry 101

Unfortunately, the cuteness of crested ducks results from a genetic defect that can also cause significant neural problems.

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Challenging Times for British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT)
April 8, 2022 · · Chickens 101, Members Only

Just before the pandemic, the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) built a brand-new Visitor Center in North Devon, England.

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Southwest Breakfast Pizza
April 7, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat, Members Only, Recipes

This southwest breakfast pizza recipe is perfect for all meals of the day. Serves wonderfully with a side salad or fresh fruit.

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All Cooped Up: Fowl Cholera
February 7, 2022 · · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health, Members Only

Fowl cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects multiple species of wild and domestic birds. Onset is sudden, with a high mortality and morbidity rate. Fowl cholera is found worldwide.

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Chicken Society—Are Chickens Social Animals?
January 25, 2022 · · Chickens 101, Members Only

Are chickens social animals? Learn about the rules, tricks, and sophistication of chicken society.

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Olivia and Elizabeth
January 18, 2022 · · Members Only, Poultry 101

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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Ask the Expert December 2021/January 2022
December 27, 2021 · · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health, Members Only

Ask 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.

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