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Helping Your Flock Get the Most Out of Their Meals

Add to Favorites Choosing a feed for your chickens can be tricky. There are tons of options in the feed aisle — every bag claiming to give your bird exactly …

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Chicken Frostbite — Treatment & Prevention
November 2, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Many areas have been hit with a deep cold already this season, with temperatures below zero and wind chills much colder. It takes about 10 minutes in …

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10 Chicken-Feeding Facts

Like humans a wholesome diet can make a big difference for chickens. Practicing these 10 nutritional must-knows will help keep your flock flourishing.

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What Roosters Are Crowing About
October 18, 2021 · · Chickens 101

I often have wondered what determines if the noise a chicken makes will be a cluck, coo or crow. And with all that talking, are they actually saying anything at all?

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How to Compost Chicken Manure
August 23, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Chickens provide us with hours of companionship, fresh eggs, and manure! Lots of manure. About one cubic foot of manure is produced by each chicken in approximately six months.

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How To Get Rid of Mice and Rats in the Coop Naturally
July 18, 2021 · · Coops

There are legitimate reasons why we prefer to shy away from rodent bait, so let’s look at natural ways to get rid of mice and rats without the use of chemicals.

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How to Make Homemade Chicken Feed

Learning how to make homemade chicken feed for layers is just as simple as purchasing pre-made feed from the store, except, it takes a little more muscle when it comes to mixing the feed. It’s a natural and simple alternative to commercial layer feed that can be non-GMO or organic and it takes care of every member of your flock!

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Duck Eggs Vs. Chicken Eggs
June 17, 2021 · · Eggs & Meat

Today I want to compare duck eggs vs. chicken eggs. How does a duck egg measure up compared to a chicken egg?

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When Can Chicks Go Outside?
May 23, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Keeping brooders at optimal temperatures helps babies stay healthy. But when can chicks go outside?

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Treats for Baby Chicks Can Be Fun and Nutritious
March 12, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Learn the kinds of treats for baby chicks you can add to your flocks diet to supplement their feed and give them a nice snack.

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