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How to Make Money with Chickens: Top 5 Ways

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One of the Qualities Making Chickens So Attractive Is the Appeal to Make Money, or at Least Support a Chicken Operation.

Reusing Egg Cartons: Can You Do It Safely?

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Egg cartons are almost never okay to reuse, but that doesn't mean they're garbage. Here are things you can do with them and things you should avoid.

Can Chickens Eat Pineapple?

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Can chickens eat pineapple? Yes, chickens can eat fresh pineapple, but only in small amounts. The soft inner flesh is safe for adult chickens, while the tough rind, leaves and crown should be removed. Because pineapple is high in sugar and acidity, it should be an occasional treat rather than a regular part of a […]

Poultry Supplements: 9 Natural Options for Chickens

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Use Preventative Supplements to Raise Healthy Chickens & Repel Issues Before They Even Take Wing

How to Raise Chickens Without Porch Problems

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Give Your Chickens Room To Roam Without Affecting Your Personal Space With These Free-Ranging Tips

How to Keep Free Range Chickens Safe: Adding Cover

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When Chickens Feel Safe It Encourages Better Health in the Birds and Less Anxious Behavior

Chicken Scratch Feed: A Complete Guide for Your Backyard Flock

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Your birds need a regular nutritional chicken ration, but offering supplemental scratch can offer additional physical and mental benefits for your flock.

Healthy Treats for Chickens: Fall Favorites For Your Flock

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Some of the best healthy treats for chickens in the fall, along with seasonal and year-round options to keep your flock thriving.

What Is Molting? How to Help Your Chickens

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How to Help Your Birds Through this Natural, But Uncomfortable, Process

If you give a girl a chicken…

Chickens 101 | Poultry | Sponsored |
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She’ll learn that keeping it simple is the secret to fresh eggs, a happy flock and a little more joy. There’s something about a summer morning in your own backyard. The quiet hum, the soft cluck from the coop, the first sip of coffee. On mornings like this, backyard chicken keeper Shelby Diebold (@vineygrovegoats) and […]

Chicken Feathers: Understanding Feather Scoring

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Understand How to Score Your Flock's Feathers to Determine Overall Health

Feather Loss in Chickens: Causes and How to Prevent It

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Broodiness, parasites and roosters, along with molting, can cause feather loss in hens. Learn how to identify the cause and take appropriate action.

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