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Common Poultry Abbreviations
New to the world of raising backyard poultry? Here’s some common abbreviations used to refer to various parts of poultry raising.
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Avian Flu in Britain
Add to Favorites by Susie Kearley Outbreaks of Avian flu in Britain have been regular occurrences over the past 20 years. In fact, bird flu has been a big a …
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Peppermint for Thicker Eggshells
Feed peppermint to chickens for antioxidant properties to boost immune systems and build thicker eggshells.
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Chicken Diseases And Your Backyard Flock
There are several chicken diseases that could strike your flock. Learn what they are, what symptoms to watch for and how to prevent them.
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Average Dozen Eggs Price Decreases Dramatically in 2016
Add to Favorites Average dozen egg prices in 2016 are continuing to decline due to recovery from the widespread avian influenza epidemic after skyrocketing in 2015. In the latest report from …
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Ask the Expert – February/March 2018
Add to Favorites Poisonous Plants I inherited eight hens when we bought our house. We also inherited a beautiful garden with a variety of plants. The hens have free range …
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Ask the Expert — June/July 2017
Add to Favorites Missing Feathers This is a photo of one of my black sex link chickens. She is a one-year-old that is losing her feathers from her head and …
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Ask the Expert —December 2015/January 2016
Add to Favorites Broody For Too Long? We have a six-month-old Bantam hen, “Little Girl,” who has been brooding for 24 days. We took away her eggs in the chicken …
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