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Backyard Poultry Special Subscriber 2020 issue — Comb to Tail Health
July 23, 2020 · · Magazine Previews

Backyard Poultry Special Issue 2020 — Comb to Tail Health — our first-ever issue dedicated entirely to poultry health, from head to tail!

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Symptoms of Infectious Diseases in Chickens
July 21, 2020 · · Flock Files

While these charts contain many of the diseases that chickens may encounter, it is not an exhaustive list. Discrepancies in subcategories of a disease may exist. Some diseases are very difficult to diagnose without a veterinary post-mortem examination.

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Symptoms of Non-Infectious Diseases in Chickens
July 21, 2020 · · Flock Files

While these charts contain many of the diseases that chickens may encounter, it is not an exhaustive list. Discrepancies in subcategories
of a disease may exist. Some diseases are very difficult to diagnose without a veterinary post-mortem examination.

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Disposing of Dead Poultry
July 20, 2020 · · Feed & Health

We’ve had our share of illnesses and deaths. The carnage left behind a decision regarding disposal. It’s not as simple as burying them. There are major factors to consider.

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Mastering Omelets
July 9, 2020 · · Eggs & Meat

Omelets are enjoyed around the world and each culture seems to have their own take on this universally loved dish.

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Backyard Poultry August/September 2020
July 2, 2020 · · Magazine Previews

In-home July 16th but All-Access Members can read it NOW! Subscribe now for stories on the Coolest Coops 2020 contest, mitigating disputes with neighbors, how to pasteurize eggs at home, and a breed profile of the Ameraucana chicken.

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Ask the Expert August/September 2020
July 2, 2020 · · 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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Blender Banana Bread Recipe
July 2, 2020 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

If you have a few overripe bananas on your counter, blender banana bread and banana pudding are two of the most popular and requested recipes.

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Chickens vs. Neighbors
July 2, 2020 · · Chickens 101

Unfortunately, most bad neighbors don’t have parents to set them straight and often city officials and police can do little to get between neighbors having disputes.

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City of Austin Promotes Chickens as the Conduit to Sustainability
July 2, 2020 · · Chickens 101

In addition to citizens — towns, cities, and governments need to act locally and think globally. The city of Austin, Texas is doing great things toward sustainability.

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