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Therapeutic Chickens Get Mischievous At Linguini Beans

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Christina Robinson from Linguini Beans tells us about some of the hijinks her chickens (including farm star, Henrietta) love to get up to on the homestead.

Protect Your Poultry & Chicken Coop From Predators

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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There are a great many predators who would love to dine out in your chicken coop. Here's how to eliminate the threats, from scaring animals away to locking them out.

Breed Profile: Onagadori Chickens Are Striking & Super Rare

Animals | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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One of the rarest chicken breeds in existence, the Onagadori is a Japanese chicken with tail feathers that can reach over 20 feet long!

From Humble Village Poultry To Today’s Backyard Chickens

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Those pampered hens in your backyard can be traced back to domesticated jungle fowl, striking birds historically kept as village poultry around the world.

Keep Birds Entertained With These Fun & Tasty Chicken Treats

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Looking to liven up the coop with some tasty enrichment ideas? Here are some chicken treats that will keep your hens entertained throughout the year.

Escaping L.A. To Keep Chickens In Northern California

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Southern California was a dream until it wasn't for Lisa Wilson, who finally left L.A. for Northern California to enjoy family and a flock of eight chickens.

What To Do About Wintertime Feather Loss In Chickens

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Winter is not the time to be caught featherless! If feather loss persists into colder temperatures, follow these tips to find the cause and keep hens comfy.

Adding A Good Rooster Can Be A Great Decision

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Though it's perfectly valid to keep only hens, roosters that meet a few important criteria can be invaluable additions to the chicken yard.

The 2021 Holiday Gift Guide For Chicken Lovers

Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Behind on your holiday shopping? Check out these gift ideas, chock full of fun items sure to please the chicken lover in your life.

Majestic Great Pyrenees Keep Watch Over Hilltop Farm

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Founder Heather Hansen from the Tennessee-based farmstead Hilltop Farm tells us how her faithful pack of dogs safeguards the welfare of their adorable Kunekune pigs.

The Rare Ayam Cemani Chicken Breed Is A Black Beauty

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A breed that is revered by poultry enthusiasts and breeders, the Ayam Cemani is held in high regard for its black feathers, skin and meat.

When Processing Poultry, Visual Inspections Are Critical

Animals | Chickens 101 | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Raising and processing chickens for meat is a worthwhile endeavor, but knowing how to inspect a carcass when processing poultry is important.

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