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3 Ways to Perform an Egg Freshness Test
October 24, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

You may wonder why anyone would need to perform an egg freshness test since most people raising chickens for eggs check the nesting boxes every day.

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Chicken Enrichment: Toys for Chickens
October 24, 2022 · · Feed & Health, Kids' Corner

Should you provide toys for chickens and other poultry? Professionals agree chicken enrichment is a vital component of chicken welfare.

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Chicken Pecking Order — Stressful Times In The Coop
October 18, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Introducing a new chicken to your flock? Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the drama of additions to your backyard chicken pecking order.

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The CDC Says It’s Okay to Buy Costumes for Chickens
October 14, 2022 · · Chickens 101

Are costumes for chickens safe for your health and theirs?

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Chicken Clothes for Halloween and Christmas
October 14, 2022 · · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

Whether it be for a competition, holiday, or just for pleasure, many people enjoy putting clothes and accessories on their chickens.

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Can Chickens Eat Pumpkin Guts and Seeds?
October 14, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Can chickens eat pumpkin? Of course! They absolutely love pumpkin, which is loaded with so many great nutrients.

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Haunted Chicken Coop: Chicken Coops Special Issue
October 13, 2022 · · Coops

Check out this reader-built haunted chicken coop! Do you have a cool “haunted” chicken coop? Let us know – we’d love to see it!

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How to Keep Owls Away From Chickens
October 13, 2022 · · Coops

While not the most likely of chicken predators, owls can sometimes pose a threat. Learn how to keep owls away from chickens and how to appreciate the benefits owls have on the farm.

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Ask the Expert Oct/Nov 2022
October 10, 2022 · · Ask The Expert

Have poultry questions? Ask our experts!

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Snowbound Chickens
October 10, 2022 · · Chickens 101

I thought of my six young pullets, stuck inside their tiny coop surrounded by a large dog kennel that I could no longer see. Barely audible in the muffled silence, they were alive and calling!

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