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Patriotic Poultry: What did our Founding Fathers Raise?
June 28, 2022 · · Book Reviews, Members Only

On this Fourth of July, I dug into some of our founding fathers’ archives to see if they had a passion for poultry like we do today.

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Easy Grilled Bread Recipes
June 27, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

Two of our favorite easy grilled bread recipes can transition from breakfast to lunch to supper: the monte cristo sandwich and the less well-known German blind fish.

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DIY Easy Clean Chicken Coop Idea
June 24, 2022 · · Coops

A good coop doesn’t have to cost a lot. Learn how Jerry Hanson built his chicken coop out of materials he was able to salvage.

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Four Flags Farm DIY Chicken Tractor Plan
June 24, 2022 · · Coops

Our biggest goal for the year was to welcome chickens onto our farm. This chicken tractor coop perfectly fits our and our hens’ needs.

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Free Chicken Coop Plan: An Easy 3×7 Coop
June 23, 2022 · · Coops

Many first-time backyard chicken keepers intend to build their own coop, but the first and most frustrating question usually is: what does a chicken coop need? Information paralysis usually ensues, but in reality, your chickens really don’t need much to thrive.

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Homemade Electrolytes to Combat Heat Exhaustion In Chickens
June 22, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Heat exhaustion in chickens, heat stroke, or even death is a very real danger to chickens when temperatures rise. They don’t sweat like humans do, and are somewhat limited in their ability to cool down.

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Help Chickens Keep Their Cool
June 21, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Some people love a summer heat wave, or for that matter, sweating it out in a sauna. Not chickens. For our feathered friends, steamy summer days — which are increasing, due to climate change — can mean trouble.

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Duck-Safe Plants and Weeds From the Garden
June 21, 2022 · · Poultry 101

What weeds can ducks eat out of the garden? Recognizing duck-safe plants helps your birds forage for healthy foods while helping you with garden work!

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How to Raise Ducks in Your Backyard
June 21, 2022 · · Poultry 101

Learn how to raise ducks for a steady supply of homegrown eggs that are nutritious and tasty.

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It’s HOT Out There!
June 20, 2022 · · Feed & Health

As summer heats up, it is a good time to think about protecting our birds from the extreme heat we can expect over the next few months. Heat can have a very detrimental effect on birds. Poultry do not sweat to provide cooling.

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