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How to Expand Your Flock with the Best Broody Hens
March 29, 2022 · · Chickens 101

There are a couple of different ways you can expand your flock, but my go-to is using the best broody hens in my flock.

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What Do You Feed Baby Ducks for Proper Growth?
March 24, 2022 · · Feed & Health, Poultry 101

If you’ve decided ducklings will find their way to your home from the feed store or the hatchery in the new year, then you are probably wondering what do you feed baby ducks for proper growth?

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5 Things to Know Before Building a Chicken Coop
March 23, 2022 · · Coops

You will need to know lots of things before building a chicken coop. This article tells how to use that information to build the best coop possible to keep your hens happy, healthy, and safe.

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Incubation Humidity
March 22, 2022 · · Chickens 101

If you have questions about humidity during incubation, then you’ve come to the right place.

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How to Raise Ducklings
March 21, 2022 · · Poultry 101

Need to know how to raise ducklings? Backyard Poultry has you covered. Here’s a quick primer to get you started.

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Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Roosting Bars
March 17, 2022 · · Coops

One of the most common questions I get asked is how wide roosting bars should be and how high off the ground they should be positioned. So here’s everything you need to know about chicken roosting bars.

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Nesting Box Curtains: How to Stop Chickens from Eating Eggs, Manage Broodies, and More!
March 17, 2022 · · Coops

Hang nesting box curtains in your chicken coop for a simple method for how to stop chickens from eating eggs and managing other undesirable habits.

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Top 5 Common Chicken Diseases
March 17, 2022 · · Feed & Health

By knowing what to watch out for, you can keep your flock healthy and safe. Do not discount these diseases, but rather be proactive against them with good biosecurity and cleanliness practices.

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How to Make a Dust Bath For Chickens
March 16, 2022 · · Coops

A healthy and good smelling chicken NEEDS to take a dust bath on a regular basis. Chances are if your chicken is “not too fresh,” then they do not have access to a dust bath.

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Preventing Coccidiosis In Chickens
March 15, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Coccidiosis in chickens has been a legitimate problem for farmers since the dawn of commercial poultry farming, especially in chicks. Unfortunately, it’s also a common problem for backyard coops and homesteaders alike.

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