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Should You Get a Rooster? Here Are Pros & Cons

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Are you considering whether to add a rooster to your flock of hens? Weighing these factors will help you make the decision that's right for you.

Turkey Power Fuels Prose and Cons Poultry Farm

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This poultry paradise is becoming a social media hit thanks to a one-eyed turkey named Stew and a flock guardian called RJ. We speak with a farm founder.

Let Your Chickens Help Winterize Your Garden

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Chickens devour most any plant life, which is usually not good for growing. But setting them loose in your fall garden can help you winterize it.

Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos

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This round of "Say Cheese" contenders includes a horse nuzzling a cat, marching ducklings, a cow shielding a calf, two goats and a chicken.

20 Real-Life Funny Chicken Stories

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Life with chickens is far from dull—in fact, it can be downright hilarious. Find out how by reading these real-life funny chicken stories.

5 Ways You Can Help Your Aging Chickens

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Help your aging chickens enjoy the golden years of their life by following these five suggestions for modifying their care.

Silkie Chicks in Tutus? Welcome to the Happy Hen Haven

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This Iowa-based hobby farm hosts more than 50 chickens—and its Instagram page features adorable Silkie chickens and chicks ... some wearing tutus.

How To Provide Good Care For Chickens As You Get Older

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Many aspects of chicken-keeping become more difficult as we age. Follow these steps to ensure that care for your flock remains robust.

Pumpkins, Squash & Gourds: A Healthy, Natural Dewormer

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Keep these fall decor items and give them to your flock. They can help combat boredom and promote chicken health year-round.

A Coup in the Coop: How to Handle Rooster Overthrow

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If you have more than one rooster in your flock, sometimes the leadership changes and it gets ugly. Here's how to ease transition after rooster overthrow.

The Wisdom of Women Farmers, Part 3: Thoughts on Death

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Five women farmers over 50 share insight about their experiences in life and agriculture. In this second segment, the topic is death.

How to Handle a Chicken Who Becomes a Bully

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An overly aggressive bird can be extremely detrimental to your flock. Here are options for handling a bird who turns into a bully.

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