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How to Start Raising Chickens: Define Your Flock’s Purpose

Poultry
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It's too easy to get swept up in the cuteness of Chick Day purchases, so take the time to figure out your poultry flock plan before chicken math takes over.

Poultry Keeping Goals: Adding Ducks and Breeding Geese

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Breeding geese, adding ducks, creating a pond and broadening our culinary horizons through eggs are among our resolutions. What are yours?

Winter Livestock Management: Assessing Condition

Animals
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Don't let your animals fall behind this winter. Learn how to check their weight using a system called body condition scoring.

6 Types Of Poultry to Consider For Your Farm

Poultry
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Chickens are an obvious choice for eggs and meat, but also consider other types of poultry.

10 Chicken-Keeping Resolutions to Improve Your Flock

Poultry
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Looking to make improvements for your chickens this year? Here are some poultry resolutions for you and your flock.

Reusing Egg Cartons: Can You Do It Safely?

Poultry
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Egg cartons are almost never okay to reuse, but that doesn't mean they're garbage. Here are things you can do with them and things you should avoid.

Duck Behaviors: Why Ducks Act the Way They Do

Poultry
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Taking the time to observe your flock can go a long way to helping you gain common knowledge about some of the many fascinating duck behaviors.

Plants Toxic to Chickens: What’s Safe for the Holidays

Poultry
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Traditional Holiday Plants Are Toxic to Humans & Pets, But for Chickens They're No Big Deal

American Buff Goose: Breed Info, Care, and Egg & Meat Tips

Poultry
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American Buff geese are a good choice for those looking to raise their own meat or for the waterfowl enthusiast who enjoys the company of a friendly goose.

12 Days of Christmas Birds: Poultry in the Classic Carol

Poultry
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While our holiday tables look very different today, exploring the birds behind the carol offers a charming glimpse into Christmases past.

Salmon Faverolles: A Friendly, Hardy Chicken for Backyard Flocks

Poultry
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Salmon Faverolles are the ideal addition to any backyard flock. Their sweet, docile personalities make them excellent pets for families, while their hardiness and winter egg-laying abilities add practical value.

Three French Hens to Add to Your Backyard Flock

Poultry
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Expand—or start—your microflock the holiday way with this trio of chicken breeds originating from France. They really are three French hens!

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