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Chicken Fences: Chicken Wire Vs. Hardware Cloth
If it’s called chicken wire, it must be for chickens, right? Chicken wire is widely recognized as the hexagon shaped welded wire, commonly used on farms for various fencing needs, including for chicken fences.
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6 Basics for Chicken Coop Design
When thinking about basic chicken coop design, you need to consider six main things. Whether you plan to construct a high-end, designer chicken coop or something basic, you’ll need to keep your birds safe from predators.
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6 Easy Chick Brooder Ideas
Need some quick and easy chick brooder ideas? When you first bring your new baby chicks or ducklings home or hatch out some eggs, you will need a place that the babies can call home.
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Building My Dream Chicken Run and Coop
My fascination with chickens started when I was just a boy of 13 years. I tended the chickens, gathered the eggs, cleaned the chicken run and coop.
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The Economics of Egg Farming
When I started egg farming, I kept track of my costs. The numbers surprised me. Turning a profit leaves a lot of factors to consider.
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Chicken Predators and Winter: Tips to Keep Your Flock Safe
Add to Favorites Chicken predators are always a concern for small flock owners, but the risk of attack may actually be worse in winter months. Winter is the season of privation …
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The Complete Guide to Raising Chickens around Your Family Dog
Knowing your pet is extremely important before diving into the world of chicken husbandry, along with training and safety if you decide to take the leap. Here are some things to consider when raising chickens with dogs.
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Two Chicken Coop Sheds We Love
Add to Favorites Chicken Coop Shed #1 By Stephanie Thomas – In 2005 both of my parents were diagnosed with cancer. Life definitely changed, and not really for the best. …
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Do’s and Don’ts When Protecting Chickens from Predators
Add to Favorites Besides providing basic care for your flock, protecting chickens from predators tops the must-do list for a chicken keeper. When thinking about the onslaught of predators your …
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How to Keep Rats Away From Your Urban Chicken Coop
Add to Favorites By Maureen Mackey, Oregon – Knowing how to keep rats away is a growing concern for some chicken owners. Keeping chickens provides so many benefits, it’s no wonder many …
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