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Winter Water: Keep it Flowing For Your Poultry!
Like all living things, chickens need water to thrive, but keeping your hens hydrated in winter can be a challenge when temperatures plummet. Consider these tips to keep the fluids flowing, even in the coldest climates.
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Belgian D’Uccles: A True Bantam Chicken Breed
Some people refer to ornamental chickens such as these as ‘lawn ornaments’ and looking at the Belgian d’Uccle bantam chicken breed, I can certainly see why!
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No Jolt During The Molt: Chicken Care in 7 Steps
Ready or not, here comes the molt. Chickens shedding feathers and a drop in egg production are good indicators that your birds are going through molt.
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3 Tips to Help Molting Chickens
To make the chicken molting cycle smoother, keep protein in their diet and promote a low-stress environment.
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Poultry Feed For Molting Season
During the changing of the seasons, such as the molting season, your chickens will begin to lose their feathers and grow new ones in preparation for the upcoming cold weather.
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How to Transport Chickens Safely and Easily
Whether you’re buying new birds or moving with your flock, learn how to transport chickens safely.
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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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Cannibalism And Chickens Pecking Each Other
Add to Favorites By Cynthia Smith – It’s happened to all of us who raise poultry: chickens pecking each other and feather picking. One day you look at the chicks …
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Picking the Best Heated Waterer for Your Coop
Water is a critical part of keeping your birds happy, healthy, and productive. When the temperatures fall and water freezes, your birds will be deprived of one of their most essential nutrients.
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Buying Spent Stock From a Poultry Breeding Farm
Purchasing spent breeders from a poultry breeding farm and hatchery can be a promising option for backyard poultry keepers.
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