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How to Introduce New Chickens to a Flock
Learn about the pecking order, how to introduce new chickens to a flock, and what to watch for when they find their place in this social structure.
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Sebastopol Geese Facts and Breeding History
Learn these Sebastopol geese facts and how breeders prioritized the visual appeal of Sebastopol geese, leading to a genetic predisposition for lower fertility rates, which have continued to challenge the breed’s sustainability.
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Raising Game Birds
Game birds are poultry breeds traditionally considered wild birds, primarily hunted or raised for meat. Learn a little bit about raising game birds and what it takes so you can decide if it’s a worthwhile pursuit.
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Domestic Guinea Fowl Colors
There are several different guinea fowl colors and patterns in guinea fowl, and these are how varieties in the breed are distinguished. Most varieties have black eyes and bright red wattles, with the distinctive “helmet” protruding from their heads.
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Ask the Experts August/September 2024
Ana Skemp and Audra Trosper answer your poultry questions about feather loss, egg freshness, and clipping duck wings.
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Poultry Hall of Fame
Nominate your hero to the Poultry Hall of Fame.
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Roasted Ranch Chicken Recipe
Ranch dressing mix is blended with seasonings, cheese, and bread crumbs. Then, chicken thighs are brushed with mayonnaise before dredging into the flavorful crumb mixture, producing chicken that’s golden, crisp, and moist.
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Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Wings
Make crispy baked ranch chicken wings for game day with a recipe for ranch-roasted potatoes, and don’t forget a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing mix for dipping.
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Gapeworm in Poultry
Gapeworms are parasitic nematodes that invade the respiratory tracts of many species of birds, including domestic poultry. Learn about the symptoms of gapeworm in chickens and what you can do to prevent and treat it.
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Colibacillosis in Waterfowl
Because E. coli is normally found in the gut of healthy ducks, they shed it throughout their environment. Their fecal material contacts their bedding, bathing, and drinking sources.
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