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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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Which Brooder Heating Options are Best?
March 10, 2021 · · Coops

Add to Favorites By Mel Dickinson — Chick brooders come in all different designs, shapes, and sizes. There are baby chick brooder ideas for each homesteader’s and farmer’s unique setup. …

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Chicken Soup is Good Medicine
November 12, 2020 · · Eggs & Meat, Recipes

Chicken soup not only is warming and good for the soul, but also offers relief for the sniffles that ride in on winter weather.

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Top 10 Questions and Answers About Backyard Chickens

It’s getting easier for people outside the backyard poultry community to understand why so many of us choose to dedicate a portion of our lives to raising and caring for backyard chickens. I don’t get the same reaction I used to from suburbanites when they find out I raise backyard chickens through casual conversation.

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Heroic Pigeons in World War II
September 2, 2019 · · Poultry 101

Thousands of pigeons in World War II risked their lives delivering messages, and some won medals for their heroics.

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Ask the Expert: Parasites (Lice, Mites, Worms, Etc.)

Do you have a question about parasites and your flock? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

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Ask the Expert: Feathers

Do you have a question about molting, feather picking, or other feather issues? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

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Ask the Expert: Pecking

Do you have a question about chicken pecking? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

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Ask the Expert: Summer

Do you have a question about keeping poultry in summer/heat? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

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Ask the Expert: Ducks

Do you have a question about ducks? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other duck owners.

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