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Protect Your Chickens from Cold-Weather Conditions
Prevent and treat cold-related injuries and illnesses such as frostbite in your chickens.
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Rabbit and Chicken Frostbite Prevention Methods
Rabbit and chicken frostbite occurrences are preventable. Adopting good cold-weather management for your small livestock buildings will go a long way to preventing rabbit and chicken frostbite in the first place.
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Breed Profile: Dominique Chicken
The Dominique chicken is the oldest American breed and an icon of rural self-sufficiency, being very hardy and an excellent forager and mother. Her calm and friendly nature makes her an excellent choice for the homestead.
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Chicken Frostbite — Treatment & Prevention
Add to Favorites Many areas have been hit with a deep cold already this season, with temperatures below zero and wind chills much colder. It takes about 10 minutes in …
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A Guide to Heat-Tolerant and Cold-Hardy Chicken Breeds
It’s important to choose the correct breed for your location, whether that be a cold-hardy chicken or a heat-tolerant chicken breed. Because let’s face it, the weather plays an important part in our lives.
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Old Hens: How to Feed and Care for Them
Old hens might not lay as much (or at all) but they can still be a beneficial member of the flock. Find out how to care for your older hens.
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