Featured Stories
Two Authors Whose Chickens Inspired them to Write Books!
Have your chickens ever given you a burst of inspiration for a story? These two authors were so charmed by their chickens’ funny ways, they decided to write about them.
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Tips for Improving a Home Egg Business
There is just something about high-quality, farm-fresh eggs that most find hard to resist. Here are tips for improving your home egg business
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Raising Sicilian Buttercups in America
My love for raising chickens didn’t begin with the Modern Games and the Black Sumatras my two boys raised in 4-H here in San Luis Obispo, California. But they got me started.
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Saving an American Icon — Raising Turkeys
Erin Krier planned to get her kids started with a dairy cow when she attended her first 4-H meeting. She left the meeting as poultry leader.
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The Tightwad’s Supplement to The Thrifty Feed and Caring of Chickens
As my wife’s flock of heritage-breed chickens continued to expand, I found it prudent to find thrifty ways to make our chickens happier.
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Sudden Death in Chickens
There’s nothing more horrifying than having your seemingly healthy chickens suddenly die with no warning. How can sudden death be prevented?
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Summer Pests in Chickens
Some of the most dangerous enemies of chickens aren’t predators. Here are some summer pests you should know about and what to do about them.
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Three Favorite Backyard Duck Breeds
When you picture a flock of backyard ducks, you likely picture the large, white Pekin ducks, or the smaller, active brown-colored Mallards, but there are many more duck breeds that are great fun to raise, and whose numbers are dwindling.
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A Guide to Common Duck Diseases
Avoid common duck diseases by learning what to look for, feeding a healthy diet, and giving them plenty of room to exercise and access fresh water.
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K&B Liberty Farms
Why the name K&B Liberty Farms? Well, the initials for Kris and Brittney are obvious, but liberty has a deep meaning for this family.
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