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Chickens Will Eat It All! (So Be Careful)

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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What will chickens eat? Honestly, just about anything, so be careful of the few things that can hurt your flock of precious birds.

The Truth About Chickens & Cannibalism

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It's a real question: Is cannibalism common among chickens? And while there is a clear answer, keepers do need to keep an eye out for certain behaviors and conditions.

Top 5 Worms In Chickens & What You Should Do

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Chickens get a wide variety of worms, which are both common and typically no cause for alarm. Here are the top five and what you need to do.

When Avian Influenza Affects Your Community

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is on the move in the U.S., so chicken-keepers should stay vigilant and informed. Here's what to know.

Protect Your Chickens Against H5N1 Avian Influenza

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The H5N1 avian flu has been found in the U.S., so flock-keepers need to take these extra steps to protect their chickens against the infectious pathogen.

When Your Chicken Tests Positive For Diseases

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Testing before an exhibition is just a formality until your chicken tests positive for one or more diseases. Here's what to know in case that happens.

Get Mixed Up With The Poultry In Your Farm Flock

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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You can totally keep a flock of mixed poultry in one coop. The keys are following a few simple rules and minding the size of your flock.

4 Types of Salmonella You Should Know About

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Everyone's afraid of salmonella, and chicken-keepers especially know to beware the notorious pathogen. There are actually four kinds, though, each with different traits and implications.

11 Grooming Essentials To Help Pamper Your Chickens

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Most chicken-keepers can take a passive approach to poultry primping, but for those that exhibit their chickens or keep pet birds indoors, these 11 grooming tools are essential.

Should You Vaccinate A Flock Of Backyard Chickens?

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You can vaccinate your chickens against these three common diseases and, in tandem with proper biosecurity, protect them from unnecessary suffering.

5 Treats To Keep Your Backyard Chickens Happy & Healthy

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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These five recipes for tasty treats are a great way to spoil your flock of backyard chickens, as well as boost their nutrients to meet seasonal needs.

Bust Winter Chicken Boredom & Stop Destructive Habits

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Winter can bring boredom to the chicken coop—sometimes to dramatic and destructive effect. But these boredom busters keep chickens enriched and healthy.

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