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Tips For Dealing With Rodents In & Around The Coop

Animals | Poultry |
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Rodents in and around the coop can devastate chick populations, spread disease and cause fires. Here are some tips for keeping your coop rodent-free.

Answers To Some Common Chicken-Keeping Questions

Poultry
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Our contributor responds to some of the chicken-keeping questions she's fielded this year, including buying internet eggs and determining a bad egg.

Ducks & Geese Are Great Permaculture Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Livestock can be as beneficial to permaculture farming as horticultural techniques. And ducks and geese bring a wealth of benefits.

For Jennifer Lewis Of lipstick_and_chickens, Poultry Are A Passion

Animals | Poultry |
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Jennifer Lewis wanted a life's passion, but it found her in the form of a special chicken who's now the star of her lipstick_and_chickens Instagram account.

4 Possible Reasons Why Your Chick Is So Tiny

Poultry
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Have a tiny chick and wonder what's up? There are a few different possibilities, including chicken dwarfism, that could be involved.

Smartphone Apps For Plants, Bees, Chickens & More

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Whether you're a homesteader, small farmer, chicken-keeper or backyard gardener, these smartphone apps can make life a little easier.

What Can Cause Sudden Death In The Chicken Coop?

Animals | Poultry |
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Finding a dead bird without any clues pointing to a predator can be alarming. Here are some common causes of chicken death in backyard flocks.

Poultry Associations Are Invaluable For Chicken-Keepers

Poultry
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When you have a question about backyard chicken-keeping, a poultry association can offer sage advice and opportunities for improvement.

How To Harness The Benefits Of Livestock In The Garden

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Too often, livestock animals are considered the enemies of a good garden, but different animals bring different benefits to a growing space.

Sadie-Girl Farm: A Modern Homestead Focused On Rainbow Eggs

Animals | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Julie Kirchner of the North Carolina-based venture tells us all about the joys of living with chickens and quail.

4 Emotions Chickens In Your Flock May Be Feeling

Poultry
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Though it may sound crazy, most keepers will confirm that their chickens feel emotions. Here are four feelings your birds may experience.

What A Chicken Eats Can Cause Health Woes & Toxicity

Animals | Poultry | Uncategorized |
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If a chicken can get something in its mouth, there's a chance it'll swallow it down—and that can lead to health problems and even toxicity.

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