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How to Break a Broody Hen

Have a broody hen that just isn’t getting the message of “no more babies?” Try these tips on how to break a broody hen.

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Selective Breeding: How to Breed Chickens

For those of us who are learning how to breed chickens or teaching others how to breed chickens, you must realize that breeds of poultry cannot be maintained. Your fowl are either improving or degenerating with each passing generation.

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Composting Grass Clippings in the Garden and Coop
August 10, 2021 · · Feed & Health

Composting grass clippings is a great way to save money and make use of all your available resources.

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How to Clean a Chicken Coop
May 23, 2021 · · Coops

It’s important to know how to clean a chicken coop right.

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Will a Broody Hen Adopt Ducklings?

Will a broody hen adopt ducklings? One woman shares her story of her hens adopting ducklings after all her adult ducks were killed.

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Ask the Expert: Egg-Bound Chickens and Other Laying Issues

Do you have questions about egg-bound chickens and other laying issues? Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.

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Raising Chickens Brought Positive Energy to Our Lives!

Live life in harmony with nature and the environment by welcoming chickens into your life.

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A Storybook Life of a Polish Chicken

Add to Favorites By Tamara Staples, New York — Jan Brett is an author and illustrator of dozens of children’s books. Each book, with its intricate illustrations and colorful stories about …

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Serama Chickens: Good Things In Small Packages

Learn about the breed history of Serama chickens and the breed basics that will help you determine if Seramas are the right choice for you.

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How to Keep Ducks and Chickens in the Same Coop
February 20, 2019 · · Coops

Add to Favorites If you’re considering adding some ducks to your flock, you may be wondering how well keeping ducks and chickens in the same coop works. What needs do …

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