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Tips For Safely Hauling Cattle In A Livestock Trailer

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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If you own animals, you're likely going to need to transport them at some point. A good, well-maintained trailer is key to safely transporting cattle.

Chicken General Store: Chic(k) Poultry Products

Animals | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Check out these fun chicken-themed products, from a stovetop steamer to funky earrings and more, in this recent General Store roundup!

Chicken Toe Injury? You May Need To Amputate. Here’s How

Animals | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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It's too common for a chicken's toe to get injured, and in extreme cases amputation may be required. Though not fun, the task can be done by a keeper following these steps.

Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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In the May/June 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!

Keep An Eye Out For Lameness In Your Sheep

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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If you spy lameness or limping in one of your flock's sheep, it's important to figure out what's going on and address the issue immediately.

Snakes Alive! Get To Know Common Farm Serpents

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Don’t be alarmed at the presence of slithering serpents in your chicken runs. The majority of field snakes are not only non-venomous but also beneficial to your farm.

This Cool Coop Teaches Environmental Responsibility!

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Designed by students using reused materials, this cool chicken coop houses chickens that recycle food and yard waste into rich compost for the school garden!

Tips For Keeping Rodents Out Of The Chicken Coop

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Rodents are more pest than predator to chickens, but in the coop they can spread disease and cause destruction, so make sure you don't attract mice or rats.

A Broody Hen Can Hatch Duck Eggs (Excerpt, “An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks”)

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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You can use one of your broody hens to hatch duck eggs, says "An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks" author Gail Damerow.

What You Should Know About Frothy Bloat In Cattle

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Are your cattle on pasture at risk of frothy bloat? Learn to recognize the warning signs and what you should do to prevent this fatal condition.

Video: Build A Simple DIY Bee Stand For Your Hives

Animals | Beekeeping | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Projects | Video |
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I'm getting ready for my first year as a beekeeper. My hives are ready, but I'm building this simple, table-style bee stand to keep the boxes off the wet ground.

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

Animals | Breeds | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With European roots (and a name to boot), this striking bird lays dark-brown eggs all year long.

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