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Reusing Chicken Coop Trash for Self-Sustaining Living
Self-sustaining living on our farm means I try to reduce the amount of waste that the farm sends to the landfill. Learn some ways we do this.
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The Evolution of Poultry Farming in America
Large-scale and backyard poultry farming seem to oscillate every couple of generations. Here’s a short history of poultry farming in the U.S.
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3 Tips to Help Molting Chickens
To make the chicken molting cycle smoother, keep protein in their diet and promote a low-stress environment.
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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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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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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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Herbs and Pasture Plants for Chickens to Eat
What are some good herbs and plants for chickens to eat? There are plenty of options for natural foraging all around you and your chickens.
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DIY Chicken Feeder With PVC
Keep chicken feed dry by building a DIY chicken feeder using leftover PVC from other homemade projects.
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What Do Ducks Eat?
The question I always get from backyard chicken keepers thinking about adding some domestic ducks to their flock is “What do ducks eat?”
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Myths About Medicated Chick Starters
Discover the myths about medicated chick starters so that you can make an informed decision when picking your chick’s starter.
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