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German Farm Sells Eggs Via A Vending Machine

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Free-range eggs are available round the clock from a streetside machine.

Work With Your Vet To Spot Chicken Diseases

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By performing routine exams of your flock and individual chickens, you can help spot health problems in the flock and communicate those abnormalities to an avian vet.

Should I Supplement Light In My Coop?

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Lighting the coop in winter can be a touchy subject among chicken keepers. Whether you decide to do it or not, give your hens the rest they need.

Don’t Know What To Do With Your Old Car? Turn It Into A Chicken Coop!

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Michael Thompson spent less than $500 on the entire project, including the car. Not a bad investment for what he was able to accomplish.

The Best Chicken Breeds for Laying Farm-Fresh Eggs

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Would you like a generous supply of farm-fresh eggs? Here are tips on finding the right layer hen breeds and how to care for them.

6 Tools Every Chicken Keeper Needs

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Whether you need to repair the coop or build a nest box, you’ll be happy you had these items in your toolbox.

Protect Your Chickens From Foxes

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Cunning foxes will keep a low profile and stalk your flock until they're ready for a swift, clean attack. Here's how to prevent it.

Can Chickens Get Lonely?

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  Rachel Hurd Anger Chickens might seem like just another pet to some, but when we’re bringing livestock into our yards, we need to remember that their needs are not the same as the needs of the animals we might keep inside our homes. If you’re keeping a single chicken or you’re considering getting just […]

Looking to Keep Your Chickens Warm This Winter? Try Knitted Sweaters

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The clothes are specifically knitted for the battery hens that have been rescued.

The Real Cost Of Your Roast Chicken

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So you want to raise meat birds? Consider these hidden costs before you invite chickens to pasture on your farm.

Are Turkeys Right For My Farm?

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If you’re dreaming of the honor of putting the Thanksgiving turkey on many family’s tables, make sure you have what it takes to raise a big, beautiful flock.

4 Ways To Rekindle Your Love For Chickens

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Rachel Hurd Anger As the days grow shorter and colder, we often talk about how to care for chickens as the seasons change, and we’ll certainly discuss cold-weather care soon. But, the worst thing about chicken keeping as the seasons change isn’t the maintenance to help your flock survive the winter—in fact, depending on where […]

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