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Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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In the July/August 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!

Green Haven Farmstead Directly Connects Family To Food Source

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Green Haven Farmstead founder Clark Green tells us how the Ohio family venture runs on a shared spirit and a lot of hard work.

Rare Breed Chickens Satisfy Numerous Poultry-Raising Needs

Animals | Breeds | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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For small and hobby farmers, rare breed chickens offer a number of benefits. Here's why to consider these breeds and how to get started as a keeper.

Food Is A Love Language At Bee The Change Microfarm

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Susanna Seidensticker from the California-based Bee The Change Microfarm, an organic microfarm, recounts her steps to sustainability.

Winners: Chickens 2023 Best Of Cluck Photo Contest

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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And the winners are! We collected all the winners, runners up and honorable mentions from submissions for this year's Best of Cluck photo contest!

Chicken Chat: Lessons Learned From Chicken, Duck Eggs

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Incubating chicken and duck eggs from the school's farm offered invaluable lessons for a special class in this New Hampshire classroom!

Deworming Your Backyard Chickens: The Whys & Hows

Animals | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Chickens get worms, but the matter of deworming your flock can be complicated. We spoke with experts about when to deworm and how to safely administer antiparasitics.

How To Prevent & Treat Pinkeye In Your Cattle

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Have some calves with runny eyes? Pinkeye might be to blame. Read more to find out about this common summertime condition in cattle.

Domestic Dogs, Cats Can Be Dangerous Chicken Predators

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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It's important to protect your flock against wild animals, but don't forget domestic dogs and cats when securing your chickens from common predators.

The Reclaimed Chick Inn Is One Cool Coop!

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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This cool coop, built from reclaimed shipping containers, protected its residents from catastrophic winds and today stands proud, rebuilt and better.

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

Animals | Breeds | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Do you know this mystery chicken breed? With roots dating back to the times of Julius Caesar and two APA-recognized colors, this dependable layer is a keeper's delight!

Cost-Saving Tips For Keeping Chickens & Your Cash

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Follow these money-saving tips to get the most out of your experience keeping chickens without losing your nest egg on poultry supplies.

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