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Raw Eggs: Do They Get a Raw Deal?

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Recipes |
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Is it safe to eat raw eggs? I'm a professional chef, and my answer is yes. Or, no. Well, to be honest, it depends. Here's what we know.

Cooped-Up Calisthenics: Preventing Boredom in Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens can get bored during winter, and that could mean trouble. Bust through boredom with these simple ideas to keep the flock active.

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.

Bee-ginner Beekeeper Series: Choose the Best Hive Location

Beekeeping
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Swarming bees send scouts to determine the best location for their new home. For the bees we keep in boxes, we must do this for them. Here are the basics.

Use a Solar-Powered Portable Electric Fence to Pasture Your Pigs

Animals | Large Animals |
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I love to pasture my pigs, but fencing had been a problem. Then I observed and emulated the solar setup of a "lunatic farmer." Here's how it works.

Train Your Chicken Sitter to Ensure Your Flock’s Health & Safety

Animals | Poultry |
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Whether you're out of town or sick in bed (as I recently was), it benefits your birds to make sure your chicken sitter knows exactly what's needed and when.

Holistic Henhouse: Home Remedies to Help Your Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Holistic home remedies can prevent problems as well as help minor injuries and treat symptoms, providing a comforting supplement to veterinary care.

The Crocus Is a Beautiful Way to Help Our Bees in Early Spring

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening |
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The onset of spring can be quick, and our bees become active as soon as the weather allows. The crocus helps them while providing us with gorgeous colors.

Livestock Pregnancy & Its Problems: Sheep & Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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In the first of three parts, we consider typical numbers of offspring per pregnancy as well as treatment and prevention of a common disorder.

Your Winter Checklist for Safe & Healthy Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Winter poses its own threats to chickens. Use these tips to keep your flock protected and safe during the coldest months of the year.

Frostbite in Chickens: How to Prevent & Treat It

Animals | Poultry |
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Sometimes it's so cold that chickens need to stay inside the coop, but that might not be enough to prevent frostbite. Here's how to spot it and what to do.

What Goes on With Bees Inside a Winter Hive?

Beekeeping
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Bees are quite active during cold weather, but things are different. Workers live longer, for one, and there are no drones.

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