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Chicken Chat: When Chickens Make A Winter Breakout

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When this keeper's chickens broke loose on a winter day, the resulting chase led though the trees, to the middle of a frozen-over pond.

45 Gift Ideas For The Hobby Farmer In Your Life!

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Lost buying gifts for a beloved farmer? Whether you are shopping for a gardener, chicken keeper or livestock owner, here are 45 gift ideas for $15 or less.

10 Last-Minute Gifts for Your Chicken-Loving Loved One 

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These last-minute poultry gifts are perfect for the chicken lover in your life and still shipping for timely holiday delivery.

Video: Raise Mealworms To Save Money, Delight Your Chickens

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With little cost or effort, you can raise live mealworms to provide your backyard chickens for much less than you'll pay for the store-bought, dried treats.

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

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Do you know this breed? This ancient Japanese chicken with striking tail and distinctly handsome colors and combinations is most often kept as an ornamental breed.

75 Tips For Successful Chicken-Keeping

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To celebrate 75 issues of Chickens magazine, we present 75 expert chicken-keeping tips to help you enjoy your backyard poultry!

Warm Your Baby Chicks Without Using Heat Lamps

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Raising chicks is fun and rewarding, but you need to provide the right heat to ensure their survival. Here are a few options for warming chicks without a heat lamp.

How To Help Your Chickens Through The Cold Winter

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Chickens generally fare fine in winter temperatures, but you can do a few things—from choosing hardy breeds to checking water—to help your birds keep cool in the cold.

4 Considerations Before Keeping Chickens 

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Considering taking the plunge into keeping chickens? Great choice, but mind these four considerations before purchasing your first poultry.

The Cubalaya Is A Hardy, Versatile & Historic Breed

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Developed across centuries in Cuba and officially first recognized in 1939, the Cubalaya is a proud, majestic bird that keepers should consider adding!

Supplemental Winter Treats Keep Chickens Happy, Healthy

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Grow fresh forage in and around the run for your chickens to enjoy throughout the winter to improve nutrition and boost your flock's activity.

12 Chicken Ornaments To Decorate Your Poul-Tree 

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Add a festive flock touch to your holiday tree with these whimsical chicken ornaments, the perfect poultry decor to warm up the special season.

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