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Getting Started: Promoting Your Eggs For Sale

Poultry
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You've got good eggs, now get the word out! Promoting your business helps you find more customers to buy and appreciate your eggs.

Converting A Swing Set Into a Deluxe Chicken Coop

Animals | Equipment | Poultry |
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When pandemic lockdown hit, this family took the opportunity to convert an old swing set into a unique chicken coop for their brand-new flock!

Spring Means New Lambs For This First-Time Shepherd!

Animals | Large Animals |
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With the arrival of 13 lambs on the farm, this first-time shepherd had her hands full. Here's what she did to ensure the birth of healthy, happy lambs.

Breed Profile: Get To Know Highland Cattle

Animals | Large Animals |
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The oldest registered breed of cattle, Highland cattle are versatile livestock with exceptional browsing abilities, distinctive beef yields and a calm disposition.

Avoid Common Mistakes With Your Backyard Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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There are some common mistakes people make with their first-time flocks, so get things right to get the most out of your backyard chickens.

Getting Started: 4 Guidelines For Packing Eggs To Sell

Poultry
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You want to sell your eggs, but do customers want to buy them? From shape to size to color and shell quality, here are four considerations to keep in mind.

Lambing Season: An Overview Of What You’ll Need

Animals | Large Animals |
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Lambing season is an exciting time of any shepherd's life, and being prepared with everything from towels to mentorship makes the experience even better.

Keep These Things In Mind When Buying Spring Chicks

Animals | Poultry |
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There are different ways to order spring chicks, not to mention a plethora of breeds. Here's some advice for starting out from experienced chicken-keepers.

Getting Started: Legal Outlooks On Egg Sales

Poultry
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When your flock produces more than you can eat or give away, it might be time to look into egg sales. Just make sure you're following local laws.

Totally Teeth: Dental Care For Livestock (Part 1)

Animals | Large Animals |
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Dental care is an essential part of keeping livestock, so in this first of a two-part series, we take a look at different animals and how to care for their teeth.

Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds Bring Flexibility To The Coop

Animals | Poultry |
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Dual-purpose chicken breeds are great for both laying eggs and providing meat for the dinner table. Here are some of the most popular breeds.

Getting Started: When Pullets Reach Point Of Lay

Animals | Poultry |
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When your hens reach point of lay, you may encounter some unexpected eggs or behaviors. But don't worry—here's what can happen and what you should do.

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