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Understanding Blue-Black-Splash Coloration in Chickens

Poultry
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The color genetics of chicken feathers can seem mystifying, especially when a blue-black-splash bird hatches. Here's a breakdown of how it happens.

Pointers For Keeping Your Farm Safe From Fire

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management |
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When it's hot and dry, fire on the farm is a real concern. Brush up on fire prevention to keep flames away, both in the barn and outside.

Raising Meat Chickens Off-Grid Is Just A Matter Of Timing

Animals | Poultry |
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Raising chickens for meat is a healthy, sustainable way to provide protein for the dinner table, whether you're on the grid or pursuing an off-grid lifestyle.

Angelia Silvera (The Donkey Listener) On Training Donkeys

Animals | Large Animals |
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The Tennessee-based donkey trainer lets us in on some entry level dos and don'ts when it comes to training the personable and affectionate equine.

4 Steps to Properly Burying A Deceased Chicken

Poultry
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Losing a poultry friend is never easy, and there are guidelines to follow when laying your bird to rest. Here's what to remember when burying a chicken.

Keep Your Chickens (And You) Free Of Salmonella

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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When raising chickens, it's always important to stay aware of salmonella risks. Here are some tips to help your backyard flock stay clear of an outbreak.

4 Egg Experiments (Or Egg-Speriments) To Try At Home

Animals | Poultry |
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Stuck at home with an abundance of eggs? Why not conduct these four egg experiments (egg-spiriments?) at the kitchen table?

Sheep Can Help You Control Weeds On The Farm

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Many people think goats are tops for controlling weeds, but sheep, with a diverse diet that extends far beyond just grass, are terrific weed eaters.

4 Types Of Poultry The Beginning Farmer Should Consider

Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Chickens are great for the beginning farmer, but consider all four of these birds when establishing a world of poultry on the new farm.

At Mazzeltov Farms, Nigerian Dwarf Goats Bond With Chickens

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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We speak to Mazzeltov Farms founder Bethany Riner about how she's created a sustainable environment at the California-based venture.

Cool Things Down In The Coop With These Chicken Treats

Animals | Poultry |
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When summer days leave birds struggling to cool down, you can offer the flock a variety of chicken treats (including the recipe here) to keep them comfortable.

6 Ways You Can Help The Aging Chickens In Your Flock

Poultry
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As members of your chicken flock grow older, their aging bodies require some extra care and attention. These six steps will help you keep them comfortable.

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