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The Combstead Urban Farm Embraces Life With Chickens

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farm |
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Mel Combs from the Idaho-based Combstead tells us all about the therapeutic benefits of being surrounded by poultry and working with family.

Basic Steps To Selling Chickens Online

Poultry
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There are numerous reasons for selling chickens, and these simple tips for crafting an effective online ad will help you seal the deal.

RHDV2, Or Rabbit Ebola, Is Devastating Rabbit Populations

Animals | Poultry |
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There's a rabbit virus on the loose, and it's one to watch out for. Here's what you can do to protect your rabbits from RHDV2 (a/k/a rabbit Ebola).

Important Chicken Math Numbers To Know

Animals | Poultry |
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The primary issue of chicken math may be an accumulation of poultry, but keep these important numbers in mind, too, when raising laying hens.

3 Reasons You Should Consider A Skillion Coop Roof

Poultry
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There are a handful of options for chicken coop roofs, but the skillion design, with a single slope, is a proven winner.

Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens Rule For This Keeper

Animals | Poultry |
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When Ashley Miller decided to get chickens, she did her research, finally deciding on the Barred Plymouth Rock breed. And now she's hooked.

Saying Farewell To A Chicken Friend

Poultry
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A chicken faces many threats throughout its life, but for this chicken-keeper, saying farewell to an older bird was the hardest loss.

Keep Cooped Chickens Entertained (And Out Of Trouble)

Animals | Poultry |
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Your chickens don't like being cooped up all day with nothing to do. Keep your birds busy with these fun activities.

7 Ways To Feed Your Chicken Flock For Less

Animals | Poultry |
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You pay for those daily gifts your laying hens provide, but you don’t have to break the bank on chicken feed.

Five Suggestions To Bait Your Predator Traps

Poultry
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Not sure what bait to put in your predator traps? Here are some animal-specific lessons gleaned from years of battling chicken thieves.

How To Eradicate A Rat Infestation Around Your Chickens

Poultry
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A rat infestation in or around the coop can be dangerous both to chickens and their keepers. Here's what to do if the rodents show up.

The Black Australorp Is A Chicken-Keeper’s Favorite

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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The Black Australorp chicken breed has a storied past, and its present popularity for numerous features promises a bright future.

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