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Can Chickens Eat Apples?

Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Can chickens eat apples? Yes! Apples are a tasty fruit that backyard chickens can enjoy as an occasional treat. They provide fiber, antioxidants and moisture, and they can also be used to encourage natural foraging behaviors. However, apple seeds should be removed before feeding, and apples should always be cut into manageable pieces to prevent […]

How to Prevent Frostbite in Chickens: Signs and Treatment

Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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All Chickens Can Develop Frostbite Even if They Are Classified As "Cold Hardy"

Are Chickens Warm-Blooded? How It Affects Their Care

Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Understand Your Chickens' Warm-Blooded Nature and Its Implications

Warm Squash and Oatmeal for Chickens in Cold Weather

Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Can Chickens Eat Oatmeal? Yes. It Makes a Wonderful Breakfast for Our Birds and for Us

Pumpkins for Chickens: 4 Ways Your Birds Can Benefit

Poultry
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Let Your Birds Gobble Up Guts and Leftover Bits for a Delicious and Healthy Treat

Black Chickens: Popular and Perfect for Spooky Season

Poultry
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If Black Chickens Are Your Goal, Remember Their Hefty Price Tag

7 Tips to Your Reduce Chicken Feed Costs

Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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A poultry scientist is studying ways to use enzymes to improve feed digestibility in broiler chickens to save you money and make better chicken litter.

What to Do With Leftover Pumpkins on the Farm

Large Animals
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Will you have extra pumpkins on your property? Consider giving them to sheep, goats, cattle or horses—and check with pumpkin patches for unwanted surpluses.

Duck Care Tips for Fall and Winter Prep

Waterfowl
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Autumn care will help your ducks stay comfortable and healthy all season long, and make a smooth transition into the winter months.

Feeding Pumpkin to Chickens: A Mash Recipe

Poultry
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Add other nutritious ingredients to the pulp and seeds then serve it in the pumpkin or squash itself. Here's how to prepare it.

Can Chickens Eat Pumpkins? Feeding Tips & Benefits

Poultry
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Here's How to Safely Feed this Yummy Seasonal Treat

Welsummer Chicken: Eggs, Temperament and Care

Breeds | Poultry |
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The standard dual-purpose Welsummer chicken breed is famous for its large, dark, terra-cotta-colored eggs that are often speckled with an even darker hue.

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