backyard-poultry
Ah! There’s Nothing Like a Good Dust Bath
Chickens, turkeys, and quail all dust bathe, as well as many wild birds. Learn how to help your birds stay healthy, clean, and mite-free.
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Can Genes Control Poultry Diseases?
Can genes control poultry diseases? Knowledge increased during the 1970s and 1980s, shedding light on genetic factors that influenced animal immune system responsiveness.
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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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Organic Poultry Production in India
In India, like much of the rest of the world, during the last four decades, the poultry and dairy industry have transformed from backyard farming to a commercial, organized, scientific and vibrant industry, but the issues of food safety and quality remain unaddressed.
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Cooking with Ostrich, Emu and Rhea Eggs
Cooking with ostrich eggs as well as emu and rhea is fun, unique and filling! Learn how to cook with these huge eggs.
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Coolest Coops 2017 Winners
Add to Favorites Editors’ Choice The winners of our fourth annual Coolest Coops contest are full of inspiring ideas and beautiful ways to create safe havens for your backyard poultry. …
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A Unique Watering Concept
Add to Favorites By Anna Hess, Virginia Two and a half years ago, my husband, Mark, and I moved to a 58-acre farm and got a dozen chickens. We soon fell …
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Add High Tech to the Henhouse
Add to Favorites Have you ever wanted to wake up late, have your coffee brewing and the chickens out of their coop? This could be a reality with a little help …
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Coop Inspiration 12/1 — The Coop de Ville
Add to Favorites By Scott and Angela Dye, Oregon Here are a few photos of a very unique chicken coop that my husband and I just completed. We retrofitted a …
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Coop Inspiration 10/3: A Carport Coop
Add to Favorites By Jason Pugh, Texas — My family and I thought you might like our idea of repurposing something for a chicken coop — a carport. We had this 20-foot by …
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