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Dog Breeds that Get Along with Chickens: Raising the Family Dog Alongside Poultry
Are there dog breeds that get along with chickens? Here are a few things to consider when raising chickens with dogs.
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The Risks of Keeping Goats with Chickens
Add to Favorites By Doug Ottinger – Animals have been kept in mixed flocks for centuries. Whether it is mixed poultry, poultry with sheep and cows, or even keeping goats with …
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Electrolytes for Chickens: Keep Your Flock Hydrated and Healthy in Summer
What do you drink in the summer? Chances are your beverage choices are different in the summertime compared to winter.
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Geese Breeds: Which Ones Are Best for You?
Find out which breed of goose is right for your goals.
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Setting The Poultry Standards
With increased interest in heritage breeds in poultry, the American Poultry Association is stepping up to promote standard breeds with its new Flock Inspection Program that will certify consumer chickens with the APA’s imprimatur.
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Starting Off Right With Chickens
Add to Favorites By Alexis Griffee, New Mexico As winter begins to draw to a close, our thoughts shift to spring and the new possibilities for our homestead. The seed …
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Your Options For Chicken Mite Treatment
Before starting a chicken mite treatment it’s important to know if your flock has mites. So the first step is to perform a Chicken Health Exam.
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Wondering How to Wash Fresh Eggs? It’s Safer Not To!
Americans tend to be germaphobes, which probably explains why we need to know how to wash fresh eggs.
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Treats for Baby Chicks Can Be Fun and Nutritious
Learn the kinds of treats for baby chicks you can add to your flocks diet to supplement their feed and give them a nice snack.
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How Do Chickens Mate?
How do chickens mate? It might seem a bit disturbing at first if you have not witnessed a rooster pursuing an available hen.
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