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Summertime Chicken Checklist: 11 Tips To Beat the Heat

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Summer tips for backyard chickens to help you give your flock the best care possible.

Orpington Chicken: Get to Know This Popular Breed

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A breed dating back to 1800s England, the Orpington is a hardy, friendly breed of chicken that adapts well to a variety of conditions.

Toxic Foods for Chickens: 4 Summer Treats to Avoid

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When in doubt, stick to fresh produce and chicken-safe snacks, and always monitor your flock after introducing something new.

Egg-Eating Hens: 6 Ways to ID & Stop the Behavior

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Identifying the culprit is only the first step to stop egg eating hens. Some say cull the bird, but here's a different approach.

3 Critically Endangered Chicken Breeds for a Backyard Flock

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These three endangered chicken breeds are worth keeping for conservation purposes as well as a long list of unique characteristics.

What Is a Broody Hen? 6 Things to Know

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Raising chicks with a broody hen is fun and well worth the effort, but it's important to know what to expect before getting started.

Starting a Conservation Flock: Raising Heritage Breeds

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Many backyard chicken breeds face endangered status. Here's what to keep in mind when starting a conservation flock to ensure a breed's future.

Plymouth Rock Chicken: From Endangered to Recovered

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The Plymouth Rock Chicken is an example that breed conservation efforts work.

American-Class Chickens: 3 Conservation Priority List Breeds

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Consider these three breeds—Buckeye, New Hampshire and Rhode Island White—when starting or growing your flock.

Meet the Alpha Hen: At the Top of the Pecking Order

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Regardless of whether a rooster is present, a single hen sits atop the female pecking order. Here's how the behavior and balance of an alpha hen play out.

Golden Comet Chicken: Breed Profile

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Find Out Why Golden Comet Chickens May Be a Good Fit for Your Flock

Meat Chicken Breeds: 10 Options for the Backyard

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There are many meat chicken breeds available for small-scale meat producers and those looking to raise their own meat chickens.

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