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3 Tips to Help Molting Chickens
Add to Favorites It’s autumn. Time for comfy sweaters, pumpkin-flavored everything and … vacation? For backyard chickens across the country, shorter days often signal time for a break. Molting chickens …
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Can Chickens Eat Pumpkin?
A pumpkin chicken treat is no trick. Can chickens eat pumpkin? Yes. It is a healthy source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and calcium, that the chickens love, with the added benefit of an immune boost.
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5 Immune Boosting Supplements and Herbs for Chickens
Add to Favorites By Amy Fewell – Chickens are one of the easiest farm animals to raise, but sometimes they can be the most daunting to keep healthy. You can …
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Do Chickens Sweat to Cool Down?
Some people love a summer heat wave, or for that matter, sweating it out in a sauna. Not backyard chickens.
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Can Chickens Eat Corn Cob? Yes!
Leftover corn cobs don’t need to be thrown away. You may wonder can chickens eat corn cobs?
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Chicken Feed: Does Brand Matter?
It’s a common question when you’re figuring out what to feed chickens. What chicken feed brand should you choose for your feathered friends?
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Can Chickens Eat Weeds in Your Garden?
Add to Favorites by Doug Ottinger If you are a poultry owner, there is a good chance you might also have a garden. If your garden is healthy and growing, the weeds …
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How to Avoid Chicken Feed Storage Mistakes
Chicken feed storage is not something that many of us put much thought into. We’re usually more concerned about coop design, predator control, and keeping our birds healthy.
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Sick Chicks: 7 Common Illnesses You May Encounter
You should be aware of these common chick illnesses. While these illnesses can be scary, most can be prevented by keeping your brooder and coop clean.
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How to Make Homemade Chicken Feed
Learning how to make homemade chicken feed for layers is just as simple as purchasing pre-made feed from the store, except, it takes a little more muscle when it comes to mixing the feed. It’s a natural and simple alternative to commercial layer feed that can be non-GMO or organic and it takes care of every member of your flock!
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