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8 Things You Need To Keep Out Of The Chicken Coop

Animals | Poultry |
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Things that belong in the chicken coop include chickens ... and not much else. Here are eight things that have no business being in your hens' quarters.

5 Favorite Poultry-Related Gifts for the Holidays

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Looking for that perfect present for your chicken-keeping friend? These poultry-related gifts are egg-ceptional options to slip under the tree!

Meet Mya, The 8-Year-Old Egg Entrepreneur

Animals | Poultry |
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With little more than a dream and some money from the Tooth Fairy, this little chicken-keeper started Mya B.’s Egg Company—and business is booming!

Debunking 3 Popular Poultry Supplement Myths

Animals | Poultry |
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Poultry-keeping is rife with questionable folk remedies. In this article, we look at the three most popular—brewer's yeast, apple cider vinegar and probiotics—and their merits (or lack thereof).

These Bantam Breeds Are Compact & Low-Impact Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Smaller than the average chickens, miniature bantam breeds offer eggs, good looks and more in areas where regular-sized birds present a challenge.

Tips For Raising Chickens The Natural Way

Animals | Poultry |
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Raising chickens the natural way doesn't mean setting them loose to fend for themselves, but rather being selective in certain choices you make for your flock.

Some Hard Truths About How Chickens Molt

Poultry
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When daylight lessens and laying chickens take a break, their feather loss could be minor or downright disturbing. Here some some whys and hows of molting.

Hens Rule The Roost At Courtney’s Chicken Charms

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Homesteading | Poultry |
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After relocating from Kauai to North Carolina, Courtney Kelly followed her longstanding dreams with a hobby farm she calls Courtney's Chicken Charms.

Rotating Chickens Gets Them On Pasture Without Hassle

Animals | Poultry |
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Free-ranging chickens can make a mess of the yard and more work for their keeper, but a rotational pasture plan delivers the best of both worlds.

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.

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