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Do Foxes Eat Chickens in Broad Daylight?
Do foxes eat chickens? You bet they do. That said, I never worried about the presence of a family of red foxes in the woods next to our home until I acquired my flock of backyard chickens.
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Easy Holiday Meal with Roast Turkey
Whether an elaborate feast with roast turkey or a simple supper, holidays are a time to remember it’s not just about the food, but who shares it with you.
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Simple Turkey Brine Techniques
We love our turkey dinners, especially toward the end of the year, but we’ve all suffered from dry, tasteless white meat that must be smothered in gravy to be palatable.
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Everything Worth Knowing About Chicken Eggs
Animals of all kinds, including early humans, have eaten eggs for eons. Here’s a summary of everything about chicken eggs.
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To Refrigerate or Not!
Why do Europeans keep their eggs unrefrigerated, and Americans don’t?
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3 Ways to Perform an Egg Freshness Test
You may wonder why anyone would need to perform an egg freshness test since most people raising chickens for eggs check the nesting boxes every day.
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Chicken Enrichment: Toys for Chickens
Should you provide toys for chickens and other poultry? Professionals agree chicken enrichment is a vital component of chicken welfare.
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Chicken Pecking Order — Stressful Times In The Coop
Introducing a new chicken to your flock? Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the drama of additions to your backyard chicken pecking order.
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Chicken Clothes for Halloween and Christmas
Whether it be for a competition, holiday, or just for pleasure, many people enjoy putting clothes and accessories on their chickens.
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Haunted Chicken Coop: Chicken Coops Special Issue
Check out this reader-built haunted chicken coop! Do you have a cool “haunted” chicken coop? Let us know – we’d love to see it!
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