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The Good, Bad and Ugly of Winter Chicken Keeping

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Changes in weather bring changes in the way you care for your flock.

Is Turmeric Good for Chickens?

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Poultry |
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If you’re looking for natural relief for your chickens’ pain or illness, turmeric might be the herb for you.

How To Keep Chickens Warm On Frigid Nights

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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As temperatures dip, make sure your chickens are tucked in warm and cozy into their coops each night.

9 Responsible Uses for Your Meat By-Products

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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To live more sustainably, let no part of your butchered meat go to waste. Implement tips to feed your farm and build soil fertility.

5 Questions To Ask When Buying Rabbits

Animals | Poultry |
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If you’re ready to add rabbits to your farm menagerie, ask these questions before making a purchase.

The Pullets are Laying Eggs

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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I’ve been buying eggs for 2 months. My family doesn’t eat very much meat, so we technically fall under the flexitarian, or semi-vegetarian category, making eggs very important to my family. When the girls aren’t laying, our choice is to eat more meat or buy eggs. It’s embarrassing to buy eggs and chicken feed, but […]

4 Myths About Pastured Poultry

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Don’t let your farm customers get confused about package labels. Set them straight about how a pastured-poultry operation works.

Keep Chickens Safe During Holiday Travels

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Do you plan to travel during the holidays? Here are tips for keeping your flock safe while you're away.

Awaiting First Eggs

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The four pullets are finally 20 weeks old, and they’re the same size as the hens. Even though winter is just a few days away, the girls will start laying eggs soon. I’m officially on egg watch. They’ll start when they’re ready, though. I don’t see the need to coax them to lay with dummy […]

My Simple Solution to Coop Cleanup

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Cleaning the chicken coop is one of my least favorite chores. The distain I feel encompasses all of life’s chores, not just chicken ones. I think we can all agree that chicken poop is pretty gross. Ideally, we should visit the coop every day with intention beyond gathering eggs—to remove the dirtiest bedding and replace […]

3 Tips to Keep Chickens Healthy This Winter

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Winter can be tough on all of us, but with a little TLC, your flock will do just fine.

9 Ways to Keep the Smell Out of Your Barn

Animals
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Reduce unwanted odors on your farm to keep your animals healthy and your neighbors satisfied.

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