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Getting Started: 3 Other Reasons To Raise Chickens

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There are more reasons to keep chickens than just eggs, including for conservation, competition and even companionship!

An Automatic Coop Door Is A Chicken-Keeper’s Dream

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If you like chickens, but also weekend sleep and vacations, then an automatic chicken coop door opener may be right for you. And modern products make the choice easier than ever.

Some Fun Chicken Facts To Share With Your Friends

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Chickens are amazing creatures, but don’t take our word for it. These chicken facts will astound your friends and maybe even teach you something about barnyard fowl!

Getting Started: Which Chicken Breeds Meet Your Poultry Purposes?

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What kind of hens should you get? It really depends on your personal needs, as different chicken breeds provide different things (especially egg frequency).

Feed Your Hens For Less With These Cost-Savvy Tips

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A flock of hens gives beautiful eggs, but their feed bill can present a challenge. But you can sustain your chickens for less with these cost-saving tips.

How To Make Friends With Your Chickens

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For many, backyard chickens are like family pets, and there are some surefire ways to get on the good side of your feathered friends.

New Regenerative Farm Certification In The Works

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A Greener World's regenerative agriculture pilot program places environmental sustainability, animal welfare and human equity issues front-and-center on the farm.

Petaluma Was A Poultry Town: California’s Egg Rush

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At the turn of the 20th century, Petaluma, a small town in California’s Sonoma Valley, was not afraid to be chicken, and parts of the poultry past can still be seen today.

Do Your Local Regulations Allow Backyard Chickens?

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With backyard chicken-keeping rising in popularity, you may look to start a small flock. But first you need to know if your city will allow you to keep chickens.

How To Build A DIY Chicken Tractor

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Create a mobile hen pen to keep your hens safe from predators, while offering them the benefits of free-ranging on grass.

Coronaviruses In Chickens: What To Know

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With COVID-19, we all became well-versed in viral matters, but poultry-keepers have long known about coronaviruses commonly acquired by chickens.

Control Chicken Ectoparasites For A Healthy Flock

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Ectoparasites, which feed on your birds' exterior features, can wreak havoc on a chicken flock, so follow these tips to keep your coop free of uninvited bugs.

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