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Blue Splash Marans and Jubilee Orpington Chickens Add Flair to Your Flock
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
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
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!
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
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?
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
Which are the best ducks for eggs? There are many 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?
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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Why Hens Lay Weird Eggs
Why do hens lay weird eggs? Weird eggs are all a part of owning chickens, but which egg oddities should cause concern and which are incidental?
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How Chicken Bones Work
Chicken bones provide a framework for the rest of the muscles and other tissue, allowing the bird to stand, walk, fly, and even lay eggs.
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