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Shutterclucks: Our Editors Choose Readers’ Best Chicken Photos

Animals | News | Poultry |
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Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best.

5 Steps to Rescue a Freezing Chicken

Animals | Poultry |
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Sometimes our birds get caught out in the cold despite our best efforts. Follow these six steps to help birds suffering from cold injury.

Chicken Chat: My Son’s Wish Started Our Flock

Animals | News | Poultry |
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When I was young, I wanted chickens but never got them. When my son asked for chickens, I eagerly set things in motion.

6 Tips to Winterize Your Farm to Protect Livestock

Animals | Large Animals |
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Inspect feed, water, ventilation and structural issues before severe weather sets in to protect livestock including cattle and horses.

The Anatomy of an Egg: We Take a Closer Look

Animals | Poultry |
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The egg is pretty much a perfect food, good for the body and versatile in the kitchen. Getting inside the shell of chickens' daily offering reveals why.

Take Your Chicken for a Walk: 7 Chicken-Themed Items

Animals | Homesteading | News | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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A chicken harness is among the items we found on the web. Others include kitchenware, a treat holder and an urban-chicken starter kit.

Flock Talk: What’s “Normal” for Chickens to Eat?

Animals | Poultry |
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In this Q&A, an author and chicken expert advises readers on the various things chickens eat, and what to do with surplus eggs.

How the Turkey Traveled the Globe to Get Its Name and Heritage

Animals | Poultry |
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The turkey originated in North and Central America. While European explorers and Asian traders later helped create new breeds, the birds got several names based on geographical misunderstandings.

Boar Tusks: Should You Trim Them or Not?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Boars grow some big tusks, and while many farmers choose to trim them, some don't. Performing the task correctly can keep you safe and your hog healthy.

Bee Spotlight: The Queen

Beekeeping
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The queen bee personifies strength, endurance, perseverance and harmony, making her a respectable guiding force of the hive.

Flocking Behavior: How Domestic Poultry Act Like Wild Birds

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Backyard flocks might not fly with the seasons, yet their wild instincts play an important role in social bonds and creating a collaborative community.

Lady Birds: How to Raise Female Chickens as Broilers

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Female broilers grow slower than males, yet they have their own benefits and considerations for your meat production.

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