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Caring For Baby Chicks with Pasty Butt
If you are new to having backyard chickens and just starting out caring for baby chicks, you should be aware of a potentially life-threatening, but easily treatable condition that is fairly common, affecting mainly shipped day-old chicks.
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Busting Wintertime Poultry Flock Boredom
Avoid bad behavior in the winter by adding diversity and giving them a distraction from the cold weather.
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Hen and Rooster Crochet Pattern for Ornaments
Learn to make homemade ornaments by using a hen and rooster crochet pattern.
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Raising Turkeys with Chickens – Is it a Good Idea?
Raising turkeys with chickens has been discouraged for years, but many homesteaders are returning to a mixed flock approach. Here are some serious bird health hazards to keep in mind.
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Unique Among Chickens
Every chicken breed has a unique set of attributes, but a few breeds have the distinction of being the only one of its kind. Without further ado, let’s look at some chicken breeds with distinctive features that set them apart from all others.
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Winter Water: Keep it Flowing For Your Poultry!
Like all living things, chickens need water to thrive, but keeping your hens hydrated in winter can be a challenge when temperatures plummet. Consider these tips to keep the fluids flowing, even in the coldest climates.
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Raising Meat on the Farm for the Holidays and Beyond
Raising poultry for meat is a cost-effective means of growing meat, and the turnaround time is quicker than other farm animals.
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Winter Windowsill Herbs for Chickens
Not only do windowsill herbs add vibrant colors and aromas to our daily lives and warm winter meals, they also offer health benefits for both us and our two-legged feathered friends.
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Understanding Sex Link Chickens Today
Even if you have only purebred birds in your flock, they might be sex-link chickens. Don’t panic! Your birds are still purebred!
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Belgian D’Uccles: A True Bantam Chicken Breed
Some people refer to ornamental chickens such as these as ‘lawn ornaments’ and looking at the Belgian d’Uccle bantam chicken breed, I can certainly see why!
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