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Black Copper Marans & Purple Speckled Eggs Abound At May Blooms Acreage

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May Blooms Acreage founder Vanessa Takmazian tells us how she's fulfilled her lifelong farming dreams at the British Columbia-based organic venture.

Getting Started: Chick Issues & What To Do

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There are a few common chick issues you may encounter while brooding your babies, so keep an eye out for these conditions and be ready to act!

20 Chicken Breeds To Consider In 2021

Animals | Breeds | Poultry |
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Looking for a new chicken breed to try out in the coop this year? We rounded up 20 of the best breeds to add to your flock in 2021!

Grow Your Own Livestock Feed With These Garden Crops!

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Raising livestock is satisfying, but the feed bill can be jarring, so use your garden space to grow these powerful crops and save some green.

How To Purchase Bees For A New Or Expanding Hive

Animals | Beekeeping |
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When you're ready to start keeping bees (or want to expand your colony), you can purchase a package or nuc to establish your hive. Here's how.

Discovering Healing & Regeneration At Re:Farm

Animals | Farm & Garden | Food | Recipes | Uncategorized |
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Zach Scherler-Abney from the Oklahoma-based venture tells us how farming their own food is helping his wife, Kacie, recover from an autoimmune disease.

What To Look For When Bringing Home Baby Chicks

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Whether you're buying baby chicks from a farm store or a hatchery, or you're brooding your own, look for these signs to spot health troubles in your birds.

Getting Started: Common Chicken Questions

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When you get your first baby chicks, you probably have a lot of questions. You're not alone. Here are three common questions asked by chicken-keepers.

Pasture Goats & Chickens Together For A Dynamic Duo

Animals | Large Animals | Poultry |
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It just makes sense to pasture goats and chickens together, though there are a few considerations to keep in mind when mixing species.

Chickens & Art Inspire Peace In Uncertain Times

Animals | Poultry |
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Like many, art educator Amber Gordon made the leap to keeping chickens during the coronavirus pandemic, and her flock brings joy to her Texas community.

Getting Started: Moving On Up To The Coop

Poultry
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When it's time for your pullets to move into their chicken coop, give the building a thorough inspection for these issues before moving day.

Technology Keeps Chickens Happy At This Homestead

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Technology and some innovative techniques help these keepers maintain a happy, healthy flock of chickens at their Rhode Island homestead.

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