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Combating 7 Critters in Chicken Coops and Runs
March 14, 2019 · · Coops

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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Chickens in Famous Gardens

Learn about chickens in famous gardens through the avian residents of Rudyard Kipling’s home and see how they help maintain the estate.

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Chicken Marsala: Make It Tonight!
March 13, 2019 · · Eggs & Meat

Served on a bed of pasta with a side of steamed broccoli, chicken Marsala became my new favorite poultry dish.

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Avian Flu in Britain

Add to Favorites by Susie Kearley Outbreaks of Avian flu in Britain have been regular occurrences over the past 20 years. In fact, bird flu has been a big a …

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Using Comfrey for Poultry
February 26, 2019 · · Feed & Health

Learn how to grow comfrey and how to make comfrey salve for injured poultry.

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Lavender for Chickens

Using lavender for chickens and their nesting boxes helps to repel insects while calming and promoting a stress-free coop.

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Permaculture, Gardening with Chickens

We moved to the country and soon started gardening with chickens. One of our first projects was for a small flock.

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Make a Weed Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar for Your Chickens

Chickweed and dandelions benefit your flock and your wallet. Add variety to your usual chicken feed with a garden weed salad with apple cider vinegar for chickens.

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Uses for Rosemary with Chickens

From sprinkling in nesting boxes, to aromatherapy, to medicine, there are a lot of uses for rosemary with chickens.

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Peppermint for Thicker Eggshells

Feed peppermint to chickens for antioxidant properties to boost immune systems and build thicker eggshells.

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