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How to Integrate Baby Chickens into Your Flock
Excited about new baby chickens, but nervous about how to integrate them to your existing flock? Elizabeth Mack walks you through bird dynamics to keep everyone safe.
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Caring for Chicks
If you are new to the chicken game, fear not. Here’s the ins and outs of caring for your new chicks from the basics to housing to illness.
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Breeding Terms and Genetic Jargon
Understanding genetic terms like genome, alleles, mutations, for poultry can help your selective breeding efforts.
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The Mystery of Century Eggs
Add to Favorites Story by Patrice Lewis EGGS ARE NOTHING IF NOT versatile, embellishing meals for appreciative diners the world over. What happens when your hens lay more eggs that …
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After Day 22
What to do after 22 days of incubation. Candle the eggs, check for life. Keep eggs warm and see if they pip.
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A Smart Coop For Your Backyard
There are “smart coop” devices and “no-so-smart” devices, much like there are smart chickens and not-so-smart chickens (you know the ones).
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Selective Breeding in Backyard Flocks
Traci DeLore helps you navigate selective breeding in your flock. With a little effort, you can breed preferred traits into your flock.
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Best Chickens for Kids
Calm, friendly chickens are best when working with kids. Here are 5 of the gentlest, calmest breeds.
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Shirred Eggs Recipe
Shake up your breakfast rotation with this master shirred eggs recipe that you can take in any direction you like!
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Importance of Incubator Temperature and Humidity for Chicken Eggs
Learn how to hatch a chicken egg at home, the importance of incubator temperature and humidity for chicken eggs, and when to move to the brooder.
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