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Keeping Turkeys Healthy in Winter
Turkeys are remarkably hardy birds. By the time turkeys reach maturity, they are very easy to care for, and are capable of surviving winter weather in great shape.
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Keeping Your Flock Away from Predators Takes Strategy, Knowledge, and a Little Craftiness
Predators are in all parts of the world, and there is quite a list of potential danger coming from both above and below. So what can you do to protect your birds when such predators are constantly lurking?
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Heavenly Sweetness: Easy Angel Food Cake Recipe
My easy angel food cake recipe gets its lift from egg whites and is leagues above any boxed mix. This cake is addictive. Make it once and I guarantee you’ll make it again!
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Quail Egg Benefits: Nature’s Perfect Finger Food
Quail egg benefits include flavor, nutrition and versatility. Bonus: quail egg recipes for appetizers and more.
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Build a Chicken Run and Coop from Recycled Materials
If you want some great ideas on how to build a chicken coop using local and recycled materials, look at these great stories for inspiration.
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Raising Geese for Meat: A Home-Grown Holiday Goose
Raising geese for meat is the primary purpose for most goose breeds, although some are bred with an emphasis on other attributes as well.
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Heart-Shaped Chicken Treats for Your Flock
What better way to give your flock a pick-me-up than special, heart-shaped chicken treats you can make at home?
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Raising Pekin Ducks
My husband and I decided to start raising Pekin ducks somewhat on a whim. We were picking out the birds for our chicken flock and saw the ducklings on the hatchery’s site.
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Chickens as Pets in the House
Some people just can’t leave the farm behind and end up with a chicken or two as house pets. What steps would you need to take to make chickens as pets a workable solution to getting fresh eggs daily in an area where you can’t raise livestock?
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Frittata 101
Frittata, which translates to “fried” in Italian, is a classic egg-based dish. Even with just eggs and seasonal herbs, it’s a winner.
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