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What Causes Deformed Chicken Eggs and Other Egg Abnormalities?
Egg abnormalities and deformed chicken eggs occur with almost every breed of hen at some point in her egg laying career. Eggs laid by non-commercially bred hens vary considerably in size, shape, and color.
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What Does it Mean When a Chicken Lays a Lash Egg?
Ever heard of a lash egg? Odds are you probably haven’t. It can be a one-time occurrence or it can be an uncommon symptom of an illness that is actually the number one killer of laying hens.
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Breeding Ratios for Chickens and Ducks
Using specific breeding ratios may work better than exact numbers when it comes to breeding poultry.
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How to Build a Chicken Coop From a Garden Shed
Add to Favorites The day I brought home the first two chicks, I went against all the advice I give to people thinking about getting backyard chickens. We had a …
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Buying a Carton of Eggs? Get the Labeling Facts First
As backyard chicken keepers, we normally don’t have to worry about buying a carton of eggs from the store. We have the luxury of walking out to the coop and grabbing fresh eggs to use in our kitchen.
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How Much Do Chickens Cost?
Everyone is looking for a bargain, and raising chickens for eggs is the second rung on the homesteading ladder. The first is growing your own veggies.
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How to Expand Your Flock with the Best Broody Hens
There are a couple of different ways you can expand your flock, but my go-to is using the best broody hens in my flock.
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How to Raise Ducklings
Need to know how to raise ducklings? Backyard Poultry has you covered. Here’s a quick primer to get you started.
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Nesting Box Curtains: How to Stop Chickens from Eating Eggs, Manage Broodies, and More!
Hang nesting box curtains in your chicken coop for a simple method for how to stop chickens from eating eggs and managing other undesirable habits.
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How to Make a Dust Bath For Chickens
A healthy and good smelling chicken NEEDS to take a dust bath on a regular basis. Chances are if your chicken is “not too fresh,” then they do not have access to a dust bath.
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