guinea-fowl
Are Guinea Hens Good Moms?
Do guinea hens really make bad moms? What exactly is the problem with guinea hen moms, and why do people say things against these very entertaining birds that are such a benefit to have around the farm.
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Poultry Farming Terminology – What’s in a Name?
Whether you are new to poultry farming or you already have years of experience under your belt, you have probably at some point come across a poultry farming term that’s unfamiliar.
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Download Our Free Poultry Guides
Need some support with your flock? Take a look in one of our helpful poultry guides!
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Poultry Guide Collection
Need some support with your flock? Take a look in one of our helpful poultry guides!
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Ask the Expert — April/May 2019
Add to Favorites Tough Winter We’ve had a tough winter here in Central New Hampshire. Lots of snow and ice. The door to my chicken run becomes frozen often and …
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Combating 7 Critters in Chicken Coops and Runs
Add to Favorites Keeping a clean, critter-free chicken coop and run is important for your chickens’ health and happiness. Insects, bugs, and rodents carry disease and eat feed; snakes will …
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Part Five: The Muscular System
Add to Favorites The muscular systems of our Hank and Henrietta must truly be considered “the meat” of the series on the biology of the chick-en. Muscles, whether labeled white meat …
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The Origins of Chicken Domestication
Red jungle fowl and the origins of chicken domestication.
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Common Poultry Abbreviations
New to the world of raising backyard poultry? Here’s some common abbreviations used to refer to various parts of poultry raising.
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Livestock Guardian Dogs to Keep Hens Safe
Using Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) to keep herds and flocks safe from harm is an age-old practice, although relatively new in North America.
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