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Using Comfrey for Poultry
Learn how to grow comfrey and how to make comfrey salve for injured poultry.
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10 Ways to Keep Your Chickens Happy When You’re on Vacation
The best option is to have someone visit your farm daily to give the chickens fresh water and food and collect their eggs from the nesting boxes.
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Rescuing British Battery Hens
While your backyard chickens probably enjoy a pampered life of luxury, some commercial battery hens have a more difficult life.
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Livestock Guardian Dogs to Keep Hens Safe
Using Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) to keep herds and flocks safe from harm is an age-old practice, although relatively new in North America.
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How to Train Your Dog Not to Attack Chickens
Another hen has met her untimely death with your untrained dog. How do your train your dog not to attack chickens?
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Lavender for Chickens
Using lavender for chickens and their nesting boxes helps to repel insects while calming and promoting a stress-free coop.
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Free-Range Chickens: Pros vs Cons
Chickens usually enjoy free-ranging, but it is not without risks. Check out these tips to keep them safe from predators and other woes.
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It’s Show Time! Picking the Best Show Chickens
Learn how to select a chicken breed for a show and how to prep your chicken for a show.
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Test Your Soil to Keep Your Poultry Safe
Get your farm yard soil tested for heavy metals, lead, pH, soil class, NPK, and nutrients to protect your flock and livestock animals.
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Permaculture, Gardening with Chickens
We moved to the country and soon started gardening with chickens. One of our first projects was for a small flock.
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