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Nail Care In Aging Hens

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If your older hens aren’t scratching around as they should, clip their nails to prevent overgrowth.

Winter Care For Waterfowl

Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Help your ducks and geese weather the bitter cold of winter by giving them some additional attention when the temperatures drop.

Q&A With Rent The Chicken

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Still scratching your head over whether the chicken or the egg came first? For “Rent The Chicken,” the answer is simple: the chicken.

5 Of The Most Fun Farm Animals To Keep

Animals | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Looking for an animal that brings a big dose of amusement to your farm? Here are a few we recommend.

What To Do With Egg-Bound Hen

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If you have a hen that’s stopped laying and you suspect a bound egg to be the problem, here’s how you can nurse your chicken back to health.

How To Build A Low-Cost Chicken Feeder

Animals | Poultry |
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With a 5-gallon bucket and cheap veggie tray, you’re flock will be fine dining at a low cost.

Boost Chickens’ Protein Intake With Mealworms

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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With egg-laying season ramping up, provide your backyard flock with a protein boost by supplementing their diet with mealworms.

When Good Hens Go Bad

Animals | Poultry |
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Apparently, “chicken resentment” is actually a thing.

How To Get Rid Of Feral Chickens

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Wild and free-range chickens are not the same—learn the difference and how to combat a feral chicken problem where you live.

Chicken Quarters: Prevent Coccidiosis Infection In Your Flock

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The best indicator of this potentially fatal parasitic condition can be found in your chickens’ poo.

Chicken Quarters: 3 Solutions for Aggression Within the Flock

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Handle a nuisance hen or rooster with one of these three proven methods.

The News Hog: Bird Bugs

Animals | Poultry |
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A new study finds external parasites are a problem for backyard chickens, but you don't need to worry—too much.

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