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Holistic Henhouse: Flower Essences Help Chicken Health

Animals | Poultry |
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Flower essences are natural, nontoxic, inexpensive remedies that can help keep chickens healthy and aid with certain ailments.

3 Ways To Keep Bees Safe From Winter Predators

Beekeeping
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Cold weather makes food more scarce, and that can make some predators more desperate. Here are ways to keep your hives safe.

The Triple Benefit Of Feeding Sheep With Cover Crops

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Large Animals |
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In the right situations, farmers, sheep and land can all benefit from sheep grazing on cover crops. Some mixtures make for better forage than others.

Egg Oddities: A Guide To Irregular Eggs

Animals | Poultry |
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Do you find eggs that are unusually large? Eggs with two yolks? Eggs with odd shells, thin shells or no shells? Our guide to irregular eggs will explain.

5 Gift Ideas For The Chicken Lover In Your Life

Animals | Poultry |
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Forget the rooster kitchen towels and the egg-shaped egg timer. Here are some items that your poultry person can really use.

Cold Antler Farm: Perseverance Plus Chickens Led To Success

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens were the first livestock for this farmer and author who runs a six-acre farm in Jackson, New York, that also includes vegetables, bees and horses.

Royal Jelly: Beauty Product Or Food For Baby Queen Bees?

Beekeeping
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This coveted yet controversial honeybee product is what queens are made of. Here are facts about royal jelly and its responsible harvest methods.

5 Seasonal Treats That Your Geese Will Love

Animals | Poultry |
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Geese need different supplements to their diet depending on the season. These treats will give your flock the nutrition it needs.

Dress Up Yourself, Your Pet Or Your Home With These 8 Chicken-Themed Items

Animals | Poultry |
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Bring the chickens inside with this rooster, hen and chic(k) décor we found on the web.

Preserving With Honey: “Put Up” Food Without Processed, Cane Sugar

Beekeeping | Homesteading |
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Use honey as a sugar substitute to can and preserve summer's finest fruits.

When Planning For Piglets, Timing Is Crucial

Animals | Large Animals |
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Piglets born in cold weather don't fare well. The solution? Don't let sows give birth in cold weather. Here's how to time it.

Making Sense Of The Molting Process In Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens losing feathers as winter approaches is part of a natural cycle. Here's how it works, why it happens, and how you can help your molting flock.

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