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The Realities of Guinea Fowl Care

Providing good guinea fowl care can be a pleasure … or cause problems with the neighbors. Learn about the realities of guinea fowl.

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Modern Tips for Hatching Eggs for Kids in Classrooms
February 27, 2024 · · Eggs & Meat, Kids' Corner

The rules have changed.
When I was a kid, hatching eggs for kids in schools was as simple as bringing in eggs and an incubator.

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Protect Your Chickens from Cold-Weather Conditions
February 3, 2023 · · Chickens 101

Prevent and treat cold-related injuries and illnesses such as frostbite in your chickens.

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Twas the Night Before Christmas — Chickens Edition!

The following should prove to all the children out there that Santa visits good chickens, too.

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Identifying and Treating Respiratory Infection in Chickens
November 18, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Respiratory infection in chickens is a serious concern, but many new flock owners tend to jump to conclusions every time a chicken sneezes.

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Easy Holiday Meal with Roast Turkey
November 2, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

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
November 2, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

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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Meet the Top 15 Best Brown Egg Layers
October 24, 2022 · · Eggs & Meat

Brown egg laying hens consistently appear on best egg layer lists and can be the backbone of a productive backyard flock, many laying more than 200 eggs per year.

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Rooster Comb Care

The comb, believe it or not, has more function than form when it comes to chickens. It’s more than a fancy top hat or proof of superiority. It’s actually a tool chickens use to cool off because they cannot sweat.

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Rabbit and Chicken Frostbite Prevention Methods
October 6, 2022 · · Feed & Health

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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