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Winter Stressors That Can Affect Your Cattle Herd

Animals | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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With proper care and preparation ahead of time, you can make your cattle much more comfortable throughout the harsh winter days.

Get To Know The Shetland Sheep Breed

Animals | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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The Shetland sheep may be small in stature, but this easy-keeping breed provides big benefits, from companionship to their prized heritage-breed wool.

Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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In the November/December issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!

Protect Your Ducks From Poisoning By Metal Toxins

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition |
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Poisoning from metal toxins is a surprisingly common issue in backyard duck flocks, so learn more about common toxins as well as prevention measures.

Keys To Sheep Hoof Care? Treatment & Prevention! 

Animals | Large Animals |
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Especially during this cold and wet season, the key to good sheep hoof care is keeping an eye out for problems and moving to prevent serious issues.

This Cool California Coop Is Sized Right For Siblings

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Custom built to fit a flock of younger siblings for treasured elder chickens, this cool California coop and run are spacious and comfortable for beloved hens.

Treating Water Belly (Ascites) In A Chicken

Animals | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Water belly, or ascites, is a health issue is characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often caused by various diseases.

Chickens In Winter: Tips From A Minnesotan

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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A Minnesotan proves that chicken-keeping during winter is a breeze if you prepare properly, so check out these tips for keeping chickens comfy in the cold.

Chicken General Store: Gifts, Decor & More!

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Check out these fun chicken-themed products, from a pewter spoon to homeopathic treatments and more, in this recent General Store roundup!

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

Animals | Breeds | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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One of the oldest breeds of domesticated poultry, this rare breed has a long body, short legs and a fifth toe! Can you identify this mystery breed?

The Brave, Inquisitive Flock At Valais Blacknose Sheep

Animals | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Valais Blacknose Sheep family farm founder Jane Lauber tells us all about getting to know "the world's cutest sheep," the friendly and brave Valais Blacknose.

Protecting Against Raccoons, A Poultry Super Predator

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Raccoons can be devastating predators if they access a poultry flock, so follow these important guidelines for defending against these common scavengers.

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