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Cackle Inn: Coolest Coops Editors’ Choice Winner
February 20, 2019 · · Coops

See how U.S. veteran Pat Opp built a crazy cool chicken coop as part of his physical and mental recovery from the strain of service.

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Coop Inspiration — Hiebert Rural Colorado Coop
February 20, 2019 · · Coops

Learn how the Hiebert family worked together to build their chicken coop to account for every situation in the Colorado wilderness.

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Coop Inspiration: 8 Awesome Coop Ideas
February 20, 2019 · · Coops

Looking for inspiration for your new chicken coop? Check out some of the cool coop ideas submitted by our readers for the insight you need.

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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens (and You!)
February 15, 2019 · · Feed & Health, Recipes

To keep your chickens healthy through the cold season, learn how to make apple cider vinegar for chickens.

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Ask the Expert — December 2018/January 2019
January 21, 2019 · · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Washing Eggs Before Boiling How do you handle eggs if you want to hard boil them? I usually wash in 90 degree water and put them in …

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Ask the Expert — October/November 2018
October 20, 2018 · · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Not Laying Eggs My wife and I are new to backyard chickens and I was wondering if you have some advice for one of our hens. We …

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Ask the Expert – August/September 2018
August 18, 2018 · · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites An Egg Divided I found this strange egg in my laying box one afternoon. I have had eggs with just a membrane around the white and yolk, …

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Ask the Expert – June/July 2018
June 18, 2018 · · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Inferior Golden Buffs My Golden Buff that was almost three years old, died three days ago. Before she died, she showed the signs of being inactive, stood …

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Ask the Expert — April/May 2018
April 20, 2018 · · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Wrinkled Eggs I’ve attached a picture of two eggs that I gathered, two days in a row with very large ridges in them. What makes them do …

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Ask the Expert – February/March 2018
February 20, 2018 · · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Poisonous Plants I inherited eight hens when we bought our house. We also inherited a beautiful garden with a variety of plants. The hens have free range …

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