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Video: Sew A Feed-Bag Shopping Tote

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From chicken feed to bird seed, the empty plastic bags add up—but they don't have to end up in the landfill. Here's how to make your own feed-bag tote.

A Field Guide To Types Of Chicken Combs

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Chicken combs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the breed. Whether you're choosing for climate or aesthetics, here's a quick primer on combs!

Keeping Chickens Safe During Spring Cold Snaps

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Spring weather can be very unpredictable, so when springtime cold weather hits, protect your chickens and other poultry from the frosty effects.

The Great Chicken Bedding Debate

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Though bedding material used in chicken coops may vary by geography and availability, the purpose of providing bedding remains the same: to manage waste and to provide a soft place for chickens to lay eggs.

Chickens Get Bad Habits, But You Can Help

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There aren't bad chickens, but your birds can certainly develop some bad habits. From egg-eating to sleeping in trees, here are common problems (and what you can do).

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

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This large, white chicken lays brown eggs and has striking features great for showing. Can you guess what it is? Read on for the answer!

Noisy Chickens: All About Fowl Language

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It's true that roosters can make quite a racket. But female chickens get plenty noisy, too, and these communications are nothing to worry about.

How To Start Hatching Chicks With An Egg Incubator

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If you've got some hens and at least one rooster, you may consider hatching your own eggs with an incubator. Here's a look at some popular models.

Chickens Will Eat It All! (So Be Careful)

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What will chickens eat? Honestly, just about anything, so be careful of the few things that can hurt your flock of precious birds.

Chicken General Store: Chic(k) Decor For the Coop & Home

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Looking to bring your poultry passion indoors or maybe upgrade the chicken coop? Our editors found these nine items every chicken-keeper should check out!

The Truth About Chickens & Cannibalism

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It's a real question: Is cannibalism common among chickens? And while there is a clear answer, keepers do need to keep an eye out for certain behaviors and conditions.

This Deluxe Coop & Chicken Yard Is Funky By Design

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When Tammy L. Haurilick decided to get chickens, she called on friends and her artistic skills to design a funky chicken yard and coop!

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