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The Fowl Hypnotist

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A chicken keeper finds her love and her place in a Wild West Show.

Happy Hens & Fresh Eggs

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A professional chef spins her gardening and chicken-keeping experiences into a book with plenty of tasty recipes.

7 Ways To Prepare For Chickens Before Bringing Them Home

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The difference between pure joy and disaster when bringing home baby chicks is all a matter of how well you prepare for your new charges.

3 Chickens To Cull From Your Flock And How To Process Them

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To get the most productive flock possible, you can cull your layers in the fall to be used for the table.

DIY Dust Bath For Your Chickens

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Build a nice place for your hens to preen and get clean.

How To Build A Vermin-Proof Chicken Feeder

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Don’t let freeloaders mooch off your chickens’ dinner—use a feeder that they can’t get access to.

And That’s What They Call “Chicken Math”

Animals | Poultry |
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In just three years, we went from a dream flock of six to a real flock of 100.

6 Benefits of Starting a Fall Flock

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Why keep chickens the same way as everyone else. Jumpstart your flock in fall for some added coop benefits.

Goat Health How-To: Making & Administering Copper Boluses

Animals | Large Animals |
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If your goats are copper deficient, give them copper boluses to keep them healthy.

4 Animal Illnesses To Be Wary Of During Fair Season

Animals
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If your livestock is sick, it doesn’t belong at your county fair. Make sure to get a health certification from your vet.

Help! My Chicken Has A Broken Beak

Animals | Poultry |
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When an accident happens with your chicken and the result is a broken beak, take heart—it’s possible to mend the situation.

7 Cool Tips To Help Your Livestock Survive Summer

Animals
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When summer temperatures and humidity soar, livestock require some heat-stress relievers.

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