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Can Chickens Eat Pumpkin?
A pumpkin chicken treat is no trick. Can chickens eat pumpkin? Yes. It is a healthy source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and calcium, that the chickens love, with the added benefit of an immune boost.
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Is Feeding Chickens Scraps from the Kitchen Safe?
Feeding chickens scraps from the kitchen is a great way to give them healthy treats and make sure your leftovers don’t go to waste. Next time you clean out your refrigerator, scrape the dinner plates or bring home leftovers from dinner out, why not set some aside for your flock?
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Protein-Packed Smoothies for Molting Chickens
The shorter days heading into fall will usually find the backyard chicken keeper with a flock of molting chickens. Chickens losing feathers during autumn should be no cause for concern.
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How to Make Pickled Eggs and Other Great Ways to Preserve Eggs
I encountered many surprises when I first started raising backyard chickens, but one I hadn’t expected was the uneven cycle of egg production.
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Picking Show Chicken Breeds For Beginners
Picking show chicken breeds for your first foray into the world of fancy poultry can be as daunting as trying to understand genetics. But with a few simple pointers, you can be on your way to success.
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The Edible Egg: Facts and Facets of World Cuisine
When it comes to eggs, facts are right in front of us: they’re healthy, full of protein, and delicious. They’re also economical and easy to prepare.
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The Best Rooster Breed for Your Flock
On the hunt for the best rooster breed for your flock? There’s plenty to choose from, but which breed will work best for you?
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Everything Worth Knowing About Chicken Eggs
“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!
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List: The Best Chicken Names — A to Z
Dreaming up the perfect baby chick names is one of the most exciting parts of starting or adding to a flock. If you need inspiration, our readers and fans are here to help.
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How to Raise Ducks in Your Backyard
Add to Favorites By Dave Holderread – If you want an economical and steady supply of homegrown eggs that are nutritious and tasty, you’ll need a flock of backyard chickens, …
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