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Anatipestifer Infection: What You Need to Know
Reduce the chances of your flock contracting the deadly bacterial duck disease anatipestifer with simple biosecurity measures.
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Identifying and Treating Respiratory Infection in Chickens
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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To Refrigerate or Not!
Why do Europeans keep their eggs unrefrigerated, and Americans don’t?
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A Guide to Duck Shelters for Winter
With their double coat of waterproof feathers over thick, warm fluffy down and a layer of body fat, ducks (regardless of duck breeds) are exceedingly cold-hardy. They love being outdoors year-round in most climates, perfectly happy playing in the rain and even the snow.
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Raising Pekin Ducks
My husband and I decided to start raising Pekin ducks somewhat on a whim. We were picking out the birds for our chicken flock and saw the ducklings on the hatchery’s site.
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Tips for Raising Runner Ducks
Keeping Runner ducks combines the benefits of raising poultry with the entertainment of watching penguin-like bowling pins forage around the yard. After dabbling in call ducks, I increased my flock to include Fawn and White Runner ducks.
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Frittata 101
Frittata, which translates to “fried” in Italian, is a classic egg-based dish. Even with just eggs and seasonal herbs, it’s a winner.
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A Quick Guide to Buying Ducks
Pick up quick tips for buying ducks and getting your ducklings off to a great start.
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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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16 Fascinating Egg Facts
Scrambled, poached, fried, and baked eggs are chocked full of healthy nutrients.
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