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4 Reasons To Keep Chickens (That Aren’t Egg Prices)

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Egg prices are up (you've surely heard), but grocery costs aren't the only reason you should consider keeping your own backyard chickens.

Winter Care Keeps Chickens Healthy & Comfortable

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Winter can be hard on chickens, so here are some basic tips for keeping you flock safe and comfortable during these cold midwinter days and night.

This Cool Coop Puts Chicken Comfort First!

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Complete with ventilation, an open run and even an air conditioner, this New Jersey chicken coop keeps things comfy for its resident hens.

Video: ID Predators With A Simple Scent Station

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Wonder what's been sniffing around your chickens and/or crops? This simple scent station will help you identify what predators are out and about.

125 Farming Tips For Your Hobby Farm In 2023

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Large Animals | Poultry |
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This year, farm smarter not harder with these 125 tips put together by our contributors in celebration of Hobby Farms' 125th issue!

This Cool Chicken Coop Keeps It Cool In South Carolina

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This hand-built chicken coop is designed to keep the run dry, coop secure and flock comfortable on the South Carolina homestead.

Chicken General Store: Chic(k) Gifts & Decor

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Looking to liven up the holidays with your poultry passion? Our editors found these 10 items every chicken-keeper should check out!

10 Last-Minute Gifts for Your Chicken-Loving Loved One 

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These last-minute poultry gifts are perfect for the chicken lover in your life and still shipping for timely holiday delivery.

75 Tips For Successful Chicken-Keeping

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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To celebrate 75 issues of Chickens magazine, we present 75 expert chicken-keeping tips to help you enjoy your backyard poultry!

Warm Your Baby Chicks Without Using Heat Lamps

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Raising chicks is fun and rewarding, but you need to provide the right heat to ensure their survival. Here are a few options for warming chicks without a heat lamp.

How To Help Your Chickens Through The Cold Winter

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Chickens generally fare fine in winter temperatures, but you can do a few things—from choosing hardy breeds to checking water—to help your birds keep cool in the cold.

4 Considerations Before Keeping Chickens 

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Considering taking the plunge into keeping chickens? Great choice, but mind these four considerations before purchasing your first poultry.

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