poultry-keeping

The Lille Collection of Preserved Breeds

The collection of preserved poultry breeds of the Natural History Museum of Lille is one of the best kept, largest, and most interesting in Europe and dates back to 1823.

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What Poultry Manure Has To Offer Your Land

There are many uses for poultry manure. Of course, the most popular use is as an important source for fertilizing crops.

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Chicken Coop Supplies for Emergencies
September 29, 2022 · · Coops

What does a chicken coop need in case of emergency? Learn what you need to have on hand to be prepared for the unknown.

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A Guide to Recognizing and Treating Chicken Foot Problems
February 3, 2022 · · Feed & Health

Two common chicken foot problems and leg ailments are leg mites and bumblefoot, both of which are easy to treat. Less common, but sometimes mistaken for either leg mites or bumblefoot, is a type of arthritis known as gout, which is far easier to prevent than to treat.

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Raising Heritage Breed Chocolate Turkeys
November 10, 2021 · · Poultry 101

Since we already have heritage breed chickens, we wanted to help other endangered poultry. We settled on Chocolate Turkeys.

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row with a Poultry First Aid Kit

Veterinarians with avian experience are not always available. Learn how to make a poultry first aid kit to be prepared for immediate action.

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Chicken Beak Injury & Other Health Questions Answered
September 2, 2020 · · Ask The Expert, Feed & Health

Ask our experts about your flock’s health, feed, production, housing and more! We’re focused on health, including chicken beak injury.

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Walking Tall: Helping Your Splay Leg Chick

There are many issues that might affect your chickens’ legs. Learn how to help your splay leg chick and more chicken leg maladies.

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Ask the Expert — December 2018/January 2019
January 21, 2019 · · Ask The Expert

Add to Favorites Washing Eggs Before Boiling How do you handle eggs if you want to hard boil them? I usually wash in 90 degree water and put them in …

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