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Raising Show Pigeons
August 15, 2025 · · Poultry 101

Raising show pigeons requires more specialized care than the casual or working flock.

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Ask Our Experts August/September 2025
August 8, 2025 · · Ask The Expert

Ana Skemp and Audra Trosper answer your poultry questions about a dead chicken and a chick with knee problems.

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Poultry News August/September 2025
August 8, 2025 · · Poultry News

In “Poultry News” we share poultry stories of the current, odd, fun, and important.

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How Do You Increase Egg Production in Chickens Naturally?
August 8, 2025 · · Feed & Health

How do you increase egg production in chickens? There are plenty of things you can do to support your hens’ overall health, improve their environment, and limit stress so they can lay to their potential.

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The White Stuff on Egg Yolk is the Chalazae
August 7, 2025 · · Eggs & Meat

Wondering what the white stuff on egg yolk is? It’s a chalaza, one of two tiny rope-like structures found on either side of the yolk.

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Japanese Kintsugi with Eggshells
August 7, 2025 · · Eggs & Meat

Learn about the Japanese kintsugi of fixing cracks with gold, but this art form uses eggshells instead of pottery.

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Hybrid Vs. Heritage Turkey Breeds
August 5, 2025 · · Turkeys

Wild turkeys are native only to the Americas, and from them come all the domestic breeds we associate with holiday din­ners.

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Chicken Crop Impaction
August 5, 2025 · · Poultry 101

Chicken crop impaction is a common occurrence in backyard flocks for various reasons. Learn to watch for the symptoms and how to treat an impacted crop.

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Line Breeding Chickens with Clans
August 5, 2025 · · Chickens 101

Try line breeding chickens using a small three-clan mating system on the homestead.

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Duck Coop Design Tips
August 1, 2025 · · Ducks

Here are a few duck coop design elements to keep in mind to make it useful and safe for bird and human alike.

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