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Developing A Beautiful Egg Rainbow With Ems Eggers

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Self-confessed chicken enthusiast Emily Loflin tells us about the joys of raising chicks at Ems Eggers, her Northern California hobby farm. 

Protect Your Flock From Avian Flu With These Simple Tips

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Chicken-keepers should stay wary of avian flu, a deadly disease that, though not entirely preventable, can be safeguarded against with a few simple steps.

Coyote Or Fox? Know The Canid Culprit Stalking Your Coop

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Coyotes and foxes are two of the most common chicken predators. Here's how to determine which is around and what to do about it.

4 Reasons To Keep Chickens (That Aren’t Egg Prices)

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Egg prices are up (you've surely heard), but grocery costs aren't the only reason you should consider keeping your own backyard chickens.

Homemade Gummy Worms Make Great Chicken Treats

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The early bird may get the worm, but with this fun and easy recipe, all your ladies can enjoy homemade gummy worms—a tasty, anytime chicken treat!

Chicken General Store: Winter Chic(k) Decor

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Show your poultry pride with these hand-picked chicken selections! Our editors found these 9 items every chicken-keeper should check out.

Chickens Have Some Unique Vision Traits

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Chickens see the world in a unique way due to some unique physical traits of their eyes. Read on to learn all about chicken vision!

Winter Care Keeps Chickens Healthy & Comfortable

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Winter can be hard on chickens, so here are some basic tips for keeping you flock safe and comfortable during these cold midwinter days and night.

This Cool Coop Puts Chicken Comfort First!

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Complete with ventilation, an open run and even an air conditioner, this New Jersey chicken coop keeps things comfy for its resident hens.

Video: ID Predators With A Simple Scent Station

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Poultry | Video |
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Wonder what's been sniffing around your chickens and/or crops? This simple scent station will help you identify what predators are out and about.

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 black skin and hair-like feathers, this bantam breed of chickens makes popular poultry for pets and exhibition.

Overlooked Health Issues To Watch For In Aging Hens

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Time flies, and as the years pass you'll see your aging hens advance from pullet to elder poultry. Here are some aging issues to watch for in older birds.

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