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Should You Vaccinate A Flock Of Backyard Chickens?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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You can vaccinate your chickens against these three common diseases and, in tandem with proper biosecurity, protect them from unnecessary suffering.

5 Treats To Keep Your Backyard Chickens Happy & Healthy

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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These five recipes for tasty treats are a great way to spoil your flock of backyard chickens, as well as boost their nutrients to meet seasonal needs.

These Rare & Heritage Chicken Breeds Are Odd Birds!

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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These unique heritage chicken breeds range from distinctive to off the wall, and they can be difficult to find. But, for many, they’re worth the time and effort to track down.

Tips On Selecting Trees For Your Livestock Pasture

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | Permaculture |
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Thinking about planting trees in your pasture? There are a number of benefits, though also some concerns. Consider these tips when choosing what to plant.

Versace The Rooster Keeps Watch At Juan Hobby Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Food | Poultry | Recipes |
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Louisiana-based backyard farm founder Katie Juan of Juan Hobby Farm tells us how self-sustainability runs in the family and introduces us to Versace, one special rooster.

How Can I Get My Chickens Into Show Business?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Do your chickens have what it takes to make it in show business? Here's what you can do to get your poultry positioned for their big break.

Hatching Eggs From Your Flock: A Step-By-Step Guide

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It's a Real Joy to See a Mamma Hen Raise Her Own Babies

Recipe: Easy Egg-And-Ham Wraps Make A Delicious Lunch

Farm & Garden | Food | Poultry | Recipes |
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Inspired by travel dining fare, this easy recipe for egg-and-ham wraps makes a delicious lunch from backyard eggs and other homegrown ingredients.

This Cool Custom Coop Keeps Things Comfy & Tidy

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Jennifer Kutchney wanted an efficient, healthy and attractive coop for her family's first flock of chickens—and this custom coop does all that and more!

Bust Winter Chicken Boredom & Stop Destructive Habits

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Winter can bring boredom to the chicken coop—sometimes to dramatic and destructive effect. But these boredom busters keep chickens enriched and healthy.

Check Out Award-Winning Fennel Pollen Honey From Bee Squared

Animals | Beekeeping | Farm & Garden | Food | Recipes |
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Beth Conrey from the Colorado-based Bee Squared tells us how an infatuation with insects as a kid put her on a path to beekeeping.

What Should You Do When A Chicken Gets Sick?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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It's not uncommon for a chicken to become sick, and illness isn't a major catastrophe—though keepers do need to take a few precautions when a case arises.

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