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To Refrigerate or Not!
Why do Europeans keep their eggs unrefrigerated, and Americans don’t?
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12 Tips to Help You Legalize Owning Chickens in Your Community
Across the country, chicken lovers are fighting to legalize keeping a few backyard chickens. Here are some tips to help in your community.
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Raising Chicken Eggs for Hatching
Raising chicken eggs for hatching and incubating chicken eggs is something many of us do every year. Some of us set eggs for our own use at home and are not overly concerned about hatching rates.
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Preventing Coccidiosis In Chickens
Coccidiosis in chickens has been a legitimate problem for farmers since the dawn of commercial poultry farming, especially in chicks. Unfortunately, it’s also a common problem for backyard coops and homesteaders alike.
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How To Get NPIP Certified
Add to Favorites Knowing how to get NPIP certified is key to taking your poultry hobby to the next level. Many of us sell eggs off the farm, and some …
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A Year-Round Chicken Care Calendar
I couldn’t think of a better New Year’s resolution than starting your own backyard chicken flock. This next year is going to bring you mixed feelings of eagerness and anxiety with hopefully the culmination of happiness and joy.
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A Guide to Getting New Chicks
Add to Favorites Whether you’re starting a new flock or expanding one, spring is the time when people start to have baby chicks on the mind. It’s good to do …
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Where to Buy Baby Chicks
After figuring out which chicken breeds will best suit your family or farm, you need to decide where to buy baby chicks.
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NPIP Certification: Why it Matters When Buying Chicks
Add to Favorites Today most backyard chickens, even the endangered heritage chicken breeds, are ordered online and brought to their new home by the post office in a most convenient …
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Are Chickens Good Pets for Homeowners?
Add to Favorites Why would anyone ask, “Are chickens good pets?” Aren’t chickens kept for fresh eggs and meat? If you’ve never owned a small flock of backyard chickens, that …
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