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5 Bantam Chickens Perfect For Your Small Backyard

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Don’t let tight, cozy living spaces keep you from your chicken-keeper ambitions—bantams will fit right in your tiny urban yard.

Which Chick Is Which?

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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When your spring chicks arrive from the hatchery, take these steps to identify them correctly.

6 Basic Rules For Backyard Biosecurity

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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With a few simple practices in place, you can reduce your chickens’ risk of contracting life-threatening illnesses.

The Dirt On Diatomaceous Earth

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Use DE smartly to combat a number of problems with your flock.

5 Truths About Animal Welfare In Hatcheries

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Some things you hear about hatcheries are true—and some aren’t.

UF Hack: Build A Foraging Corral And “Chunnel”

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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With some simple tools, you can allow your backyard chickens to forage freely without risking damage to your garden.

Prevent A Weasel Attack On Your Flock

Animals | Poultry |
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This slender, odorous creature can pose an unassuming threat to your chickens, so take steps to keep them safe.

Raising Chickens Is Fun!

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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More exciting than growing cucumbers and less demanding than breeding bulls, rearing your own flock imparts enjoyment on many different levels.

Grow Chicken Fodder In A Loaf Pan

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Turn a loaf pan into a mini greenhouse for growing a nutritious treat for your flock.

5 Considerations When Processing Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Thinking of getting into the meat business or raising broilers for your own table? Here’s what you need to consider first.

See How One Man Converted A Playhouse Into A Chicken Coop

News | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The best DIY projects are the ones you can make out of something you already own.

Your Chicken Feeding Guide

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Ensure your flock is eating the right diet—their breed or age—with these guidelines.

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