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The Sport of Racing Pigeons

November 18, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Poultry 101

Their speed, endurance, and the inborn desire to home are what makes racing pigeons remarkable.

Identifying and Treating Respiratory Infection in Chickens

November 18, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health

Respiratory infection in chickens is a serious concern, but many new flock owners tend to jump to conclusions every time a chicken sneezes.

How to Cut a Whole Chicken into 11 Pieces

November 5, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Eggs & Meat

I titled this article “How to Cut a Whole Chicken into 11 Pieces.” Perhaps a better title would be “How I Cut a Whole Chicken into 11 Pieces.”

Crème Brûlée 101

November 5, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Eggs & Meat

Don’t let the fancy name fool you. Learning how to make crème brûlée is surprisingly easy.

DIY Rainwater Chicken Watering System

November 4, 2022 · Erin Phillips · Coops

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.

Top DIY Chicken Nesting Box Ideas

November 4, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Coops

Learn how many nesting boxes per chicken are required for happy poultry, and try out these upcycled chicken nesting box ideas.

Everything Worth Knowing About Chicken Eggs

October 24, 2022 · Jd Belanger · Eggs & Meat

“It was a brave man who first ate an oyster,” Jonathon Swift said, but the first person to eat an egg must have been even braver. Or very, very hungry. Imagine breaking open an egg, not knowing what you’ll find inside!