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5 Reasons To Consider A Necropsy After Animal Death

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Large Animals | Poultry |
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When an animal dies, a necropsy can provide a wealth of information that may help your other animals. Here are some considerations for having a necropsy done.

Protect Your Poultry & Chicken Coop From Predators

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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There are a great many predators who would love to dine out in your chicken coop. Here's how to eliminate the threats, from scaring animals away to locking them out.

From Humble Village Poultry To Today’s Backyard Chickens

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Those pampered hens in your backyard can be traced back to domesticated jungle fowl, striking birds historically kept as village poultry around the world.

Keep Birds Entertained With These Fun & Tasty Chicken Treats

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Looking to liven up the coop with some tasty enrichment ideas? Here are some chicken treats that will keep your hens entertained throughout the year.

What To Do About Wintertime Feather Loss In Chickens

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Winter is not the time to be caught featherless! If feather loss persists into colder temperatures, follow these tips to find the cause and keep hens comfy.

Adding A Good Rooster Can Be A Great Decision

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Though it's perfectly valid to keep only hens, roosters that meet a few important criteria can be invaluable additions to the chicken yard.

The Rare Ayam Cemani Chicken Breed Is A Black Beauty

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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A breed that is revered by poultry enthusiasts and breeders, the Ayam Cemani is held in high regard for its black feathers, skin and meat.

When Processing Poultry, Visual Inspections Are Critical

Animals | Chickens 101 | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Raising and processing chickens for meat is a worthwhile endeavor, but knowing how to inspect a carcass when processing poultry is important.

Poultry Byproducts Add Value To The Backyard Flock

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Chickens are worth more than eggs and meat. Consider these usable poultry byproducts, from decorative feathers to fertilizer, that your flock can produce.

How To Get Your Flock Of Chickens Ready For Winter

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Many chickens are cold hardy, but some breeds call for extra help in winter, especially in northern climates. Here are tips for keeping your chooks warm.

Beat Supply Shortages With Home Chicken Processing

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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With supply-chain shortages causing price hikes and empty shelves, there's never been a better time to learn home chicken processing yourself.

Ease Chicken Stress With These Hen-Calming Tips

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Eliminate natural and manmade stresses to put your hens at ease and to ensure consistent laying. Here are some pointers for cutting stress in the chicken coop and run.

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