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When Neighbors Say “Nay” To Your Backyard Chickens

Chickens 101 | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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In a perfect world, your neighbors would fall in love with your backyard chickens. But when disapproving residents raise a ruckus, you need to do these things.

Alternative Therapies Can Help Farm Animals Live Better Lives

Animals | Large Animals |
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Over the past 20 years, alternative therapies like chiropractic care, acupuncture and more have become mainstream, benefiting animals everywhere.

The Joys & Sorrows Of Raising Lambs

Animals | Large Animals |
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Raising lambs is an undeniably joyful endeavor, but the reality of death on a farm can introduce sorrow into the experience.

Crested Cream Legbars Bring Perspective At Birchie’s Hobby Farm

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Christie Birchfield from the Georgia-based Birchie's Hobby Farm tells us about learning beneficial life lessons from gardening and her Crested Cream Legbar chickens.

Help Your Neighbors Come Around To Backyard Chickens

Chickens 101 | Poultry |
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You want backyard chickens, but are your neighbors on board with the idea? Here are some ways to help them get (and stay) positive about domestic poultry.

Fun Chicken Facts! Spontaneous Sex Reversal, Wattle Talk & More

Animals | Chickens 101 | Poultry |
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Chicken chatter? Wattle wooing? Spontaneous sex reversal? We rounded up even more fascinating facts about everyone's favorite barnyard fowl.

This Family Found Love For Chickens During Pandemic

Animals | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, this California family invited four chickens into their life. They quickly grew to love the birds, who helped them through unprecedented times.

Key Things To Know About Putting Cattle On Pasture

Animals | Large Animals |
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There are numerous reasons to put cattle on pasture, from ease of management to animal health. Here are some things to remember when it comes to pasture grass.

Interested In Biohacking A Better Chicken Breed?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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DIY is all the rage, extending to citizen and community science projects. And if you try to breed a better bird, you're doing some backyard biohacking, too.

Mind These 4 Potential Threats To Free-Ranging Chickens

Chicken Coops & Housing | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Free-ranging chickens experience life to its fullest—including these four dangers. Here's what to watch out for and how you can protect your flock of prey animals.

What You Should Know About Poultry Waterers & Feeders

Animals | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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There are a variety of poultry waterers and feeders available, so read on to learn which ones might be right for you and your birds.

Chickens Aren’t Vegetarians, So Go Ahead & Give Them Meat

Animals | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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With a voracious appetite for barnyard bugs, chickens are not naturally vegetarians, and it's OK (even beneficial) to give your flock meat now and again.

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