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Keep Chickens Without Getting Sick With These Tips

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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“How do I avoid getting sick?” is a common question when folks consider keeping chickens, but you can get poultry without getting sick with some basic precautions.

ID & Defend Your Flock Against Predatory Birds

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Aerial predators can take a toll on your flock, so learn how to identify and protect your chickens against predatory birds.

The Basics Of Egg Incubation & Hatching Chicks

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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If you have a rooster, egg incubation could be a viable way to grow your flock. Here are some basics for getting started with hatching your own chicks.

Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Large Animals | Poultry |
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This round of Say Cheese contenders includes a curious calf, cuddly kitten, grinning goats and much more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!

Just One Chicken? How To Help With Solitary Survival

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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It's never ideal to keep just one chicken, but when this chicken-keeper found her beloved rooster flying solo, she followed these steps to ensure winter survival.

6 Things To Watch For During Chick Days

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Chick Days bring joy to the local farm-supply store, but inexperienced staff members can make mistakes dangerous to chick health. Here's are six worrying signs to look for.

Chicken General Store: Winter Chic(k) Decor

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Show your poultry pride with these hand-picked chicken selections! Our editors found these 9 items every chicken-keeper should check out.

Chickens Have Some Unique Vision Traits

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Chickens see the world in a unique way due to some unique physical traits of their eyes. Read on to learn all about chicken vision!

Winter Care Keeps Chickens Healthy & Comfortable

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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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.

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

Animals | Breeds | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With black skin and hair-like feathers, this bantam breed of chickens makes popular poultry for pets and exhibition.

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!

Explaining The 2023 (Not So) Great Egg Shortage

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | News | Poultry |
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You no doubt heard there's an egg shortage these days, with grocery prices skyrocketing for a dozen. Here's what's happening and how you can help.

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