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Do Chickens Need Heat in Winter?
November 2, 2021 · · Coops

Do chickens need heat in winter, and if so, what are the pros and cons of heating the coop? Read on to find the solution to fit your flock.

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Chicken Frostbite — Treatment & Prevention
November 2, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Many areas have been hit with a deep cold already this season, with temperatures below zero and wind chills much colder. It takes about 10 minutes in …

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Blue Splash Marans and Jubilee Orpington Chickens Add Flair to Your Flock
November 1, 2021 · · Chickens 101

If you are willing to spend a few more dollars for some eye candy, here are some colorful and speckled breeds that I enjoy having in my flock, both for their beauty and fun personalities.

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Winter Chicken Coop Design — Chickens in a Minute Video
November 1, 2021 · · Coops

When planning your winter chicken coop designs for anyone who lives in the frigid north, have you ever wondered how cold is too cold for chickens?

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Baby Chicks With Cats: Avoiding A Cat-Astrophe
October 27, 2021 · · Poultry 101

Brooding baby chicks with cats around can be difficult, even more so when both are in the house. Sometimes the solution is less than ideal.

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The Phantom Chicken of London!
October 27, 2021 · · Chickens 101, Kids' Corner

What has feathers, a British accent and goes cluck in the night?

When we booked a trip to England this past summer, I wasn’t thinking, “Hey, let’s check out some ghost poultry while we’re gallivanting in jolly ol’!”

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10 Chicken-Feeding Facts
October 27, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Like humans a wholesome diet can make a big difference for chickens. Practicing these 10 nutritional must-knows will help keep your flock flourishing.

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Can Chickens and Ducks Live Together?
October 27, 2021 · · Poultry 101

Can chickens and ducks live together? Here are a few cautions and considerations if you’re considering keeping a mixed flock.

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Selecting the Best Ducks for Eggs
October 27, 2021 · · Poultry 101

There are a plethora of duck breeds that you can add to your flock; however, a handful are prolific egg layers.

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Why Don’t Ducks’ Feet Freeze?
October 26, 2021 · · Poultry 101

Why don’t ducks’ feet freeze? Waterfowl, including penguins and flamingoes, have countercurrent heat exchange systems in their legs, which enable them to keep their feet submerged in icy cold water or stand on ice for hours.

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