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Musical Coops: Moving Poultry For The Winter Season

Poultry
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With wintry weather taking hold, poultry-keepers often shuffle their birds' living quarters. And for this keeper, the process was a rousing game of Musical Coops!

Here Are 7 Top Causes (& Fixes) When Hens Stop Laying

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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While some hiccups in egg production are perfectly normal, others can signal trouble. Here's what to look for when your hens stop laying.

The Right Feed For The Age & Stage Of Your Chickens

Poultry
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Chickens have different feed requirements depending on their age and purpose. Here's a quick guide to what to feed your flock.

Protect Your Chickens From Common Poultry Predators

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens can be a tempting treat for a number of predators, who see your flock as an extension of their natural habitat. Here are some ways to deter hungry wildlife.

Get A Gumball Machine To Dispense Chicken Treats

Animals | Poultry |
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Want a fun and handy way to treat your flock? A chicken treats gumball machine dispenser, complete with a DIY dock, will entertain your birds!

5 Essential Chicken Feed Nutrients For A Healthy Flock

Poultry
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We all know that a "properly balanced" diet is important for flocks, but what exactly are the nutrients included in that bag of chicken feed?

Sociable Serama Chickens Help Keep Things Ticking At Little Farmer Me

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Poultry |
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Marion Petersen from the Southern California-based hobby farm gives us the scoop on how to care for these adorable chickens.

Coop Maintenance Is Easier With The Deep-Litter Method

Animals | Poultry |
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Cleanliness in the chicken coop is less work when you use the deep-litter method. Plus, it's proven to keep your chickens healthier.

A Few Facts About Feeding Your Flock Supplements

Poultry
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There's a lot of poultry feed out there these days, and feeding your chicken flock can feel confusing at times. Here are a few pointers for getting it right.

You Can Keep Chickens Comfy, No Matter The Weather

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens are typically hardy birds and can deal with many weather extremes, but you can help them stay comfortable with a little bit of knowledge.

5 Poultry Apps That Help With Flock Management

Poultry
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From managing breeding programs to tracking production (and more), your poultry tasks could be made easier with a digital app.

Lighting Can Help Your Chickens With Winter Egg Production

Poultry
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When natural lighting decreases in winter, it's natural to get fewer eggs from your chickens. But adding artificial lighting can keep production going strong.

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