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A National Chicken Coop
Add to Favorites Story and Photos by Sarah Burgun A year ago, I caught the chicken bug and wouldn’t stop talking about getting a backyard chicken coop. After a lot …
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The Chick Inn at White Feather Farm: Coolest Coops Voters’ Choice Winner
Add to Favorites Coop Name: The Chick Inn Owners: Lara Hondros and Chip Gettys Location: White Feather Farm, Wilmington, North Carolina Our chicken house was constructed by hand, using a …
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Ask the Expert – February/March 2018
Add to Favorites Poisonous Plants I inherited eight hens when we bought our house. We also inherited a beautiful garden with a variety of plants. The hens have free range …
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Ask the Expert — August/September 2017
Add to Favorites Mystery Chicken Do you know what kind of chicken that is is on page nine of the April/May 2017 issue of Backyard Poultry magazine? — Norma Grainger …
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Ask the Expert — August/September 2016
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
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Ask the Expert — April/May 2016
Ask our poultry experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! Please note that although our team has dozens of years of experience, we are not licensed veterinarians. For serious life and death matters, we advise you to consult with your local veterinarian.
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Ask the Expert —December 2015/January 2016
Add to Favorites Broody For Too Long? We have a six-month-old Bantam hen, “Little Girl,” who has been brooding for 24 days. We took away her eggs in the chicken …
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Ask the Expert — October/November 2015
Add to Favorites Bumblefoot Infections The foot of one of our Leghorns seems to be swollen and when it walks it limps on that foot to the next. I was wondering what it …
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What Does a Chicken Coop Need for Winter?
With winter setting in, you’re probably wondering what does a chicken coop need for winter? Learn how to prepare your chickens and coop for cold weather.
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