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Identifying and Treating Respiratory Infection in Chickens
Respiratory infection in chickens is a serious concern, but many new flock owners tend to jump to conclusions every time a chicken sneezes.
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DIY Rainwater Chicken Watering System
While there is no absolute best waterer for chickens; you’ll need to decide which aspects of a chicken watering system are important to you. On our farm, this was two-fold.
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Top DIY Chicken Nesting Box Ideas
Learn how many nesting boxes per chicken are required for happy poultry, and try out these upcycled chicken nesting box ideas.
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Heavenly Sweetness: Easy Angel Food Cake Recipe
My easy angel food cake recipe gets its lift from egg whites and is leagues above any boxed mix. This cake is addictive. Make it once and I guarantee you’ll make it again!
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Quail Egg Benefits: Nature’s Perfect Finger Food
Quail egg benefits include flavor, nutrition and versatility. Bonus: quail egg recipes for appetizers and more.
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Five Reasons Why I Love Owning Chickens
Being raised on a farm, owning chickens is a natural thing for me, but when someone asked me about my personal reasons for owning chickens, I had to stop and think. Is it because we always have, or are there more personal beliefs and reasons? The answer is both.
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Raising Pekin Ducks
My husband and I decided to start raising Pekin ducks somewhat on a whim. We were picking out the birds for our chicken flock and saw the ducklings on the hatchery’s site.
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Chicken Tractor Designs to Inspire Your Creativity
Chicken tractor designs are becoming more popular. Here are three great chicken tractor designs that you can build at home for your flock.
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50+ Surprising Chicken Nesting Box Ideas
Add to Favorites New flock owners are always on the hunt for creative chicken nesting box ideas, so we asked our Backyard Poultry readers to share their suggestions, pictures, and advice! …
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Raising Chicks From Mail Order Sources
Add to Favorites Raising chicks from mail order sources is different from setting your own hens. You have to provide for all of their basic needs. Of course there’s an …
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