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6 Tools Every Chicken Keeper Needs

Animals | Poultry |
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Whether you need to repair the coop or build a nest box, you’ll be happy you had these items in your toolbox.

Protect Your Chickens From Foxes

Animals | Poultry |
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Cunning foxes will keep a low profile and stalk your flock until they're ready for a swift, clean attack. Here's how to prevent it.

Can Chickens Get Lonely?

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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  Rachel Hurd Anger Chickens might seem like just another pet to some, but when we’re bringing livestock into our yards, we need to remember that their needs are not the same as the needs of the animals we might keep inside our homes. If you’re keeping a single chicken or you’re considering getting just […]

Bees And The Law: What You Need To Know

Beekeeping
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Beekeeping can pose certain liabilities to your farm, so before you start harvesting honey, make sure you know your state and local beekeeping laws.

Looking to Keep Your Chickens Warm This Winter? Try Knitted Sweaters

Animals | News | Poultry |
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The clothes are specifically knitted for the battery hens that have been rescued.

The Real Cost Of Your Roast Chicken

Animals | Poultry |
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So you want to raise meat birds? Consider these hidden costs before you invite chickens to pasture on your farm.

Are Turkeys Right For My Farm?

Animals | Poultry |
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If you’re dreaming of the honor of putting the Thanksgiving turkey on many family’s tables, make sure you have what it takes to raise a big, beautiful flock.

4 Ways To Rekindle Your Love For Chickens

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Rachel Hurd Anger As the days grow shorter and colder, we often talk about how to care for chickens as the seasons change, and we’ll certainly discuss cold-weather care soon. But, the worst thing about chicken keeping as the seasons change isn’t the maintenance to help your flock survive the winter—in fact, depending on where […]

The Pecking Order: Understanding Flock Dynamics

Animals | Poultry |
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Keep the peace among members of your flock by understanding your chickens’ pecking order and the behaviors that go with it.

Grind Your Own Popcorn For Cornmeal

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Recipes |
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Home-ground cornmeal can be made from popcorn, ensuring the ingredients that go into your cornbread are non-GMO.

6 Things To Do Now To Make Kidding Season Easier

Animals | Large Animals |
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Before your farm babies come, prepare everything you’ll need to make the birthing experience as smooth as possible.

Choosing Your Farm’s Animals

Animals
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When deciding whether to keep farm animals, lots of questions need to be answered before you invite them to your land.

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