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Absolutely Fabulous Fowl Photos: Book Excerpt

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"Lifestyles of the Chicken Famous" is the title of a new book that's a pleasure for your poultry-loving peepers.

Scruffy Hens In Spring? They Probably Need a Break

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If your hens lose feathers and look scruffy but it's not molting season, it could be that year-round laying is taking its toll on their systems.

Protect Your Garden: Make a Chicken Corral in Your Yard

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Let your flock forage during the day and get natural nutrition while you also protect your garden from getting "fowled" up with a chicken corral.

How & Why Chickens Make Double-Yolk Eggs

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Hens' insides sometimes make mistakes, resulting in double- or even triple-yolk eggs. Here's how it happens and some associated egg myths and legends.

These “Extreme Outdoorspeople” Take on Idaho

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When Tammy Trayer first glimpsed the West, she knew it was the place she wanted to call home. She and her family now live the life of extreme outdoorspeople in Idaho.

Flock Talk: I Found a Hen’s “Secret” Stash of Eggs; Are They Safe to Eat?

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A veteran chicken-keeper answers questions about a chance discovery of excess eggs, "singing" hens and how much feed is too much.

Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Leghorn Chicken Breed

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No longer just a commercial egg producer, the Leghorn is experiencing a comeback as America's favorite backyard heritage bird. Here's all you need to know.

Chicken Health A to Z (Part 5): Know the Ailments That Can Affect Your Flock

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In the fifth part of this series, we continue alphabetically through chicken ailments, covering omphalitis, pasted vent, pox, rations, reproductive health, respiratory health and sour crop.

In Florida’s Ybor City, Feral Chickens Are Public Pets

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Residents in this historic district of Tampa cherish and look after their wild chicken population as part of the area's old world charm.

Poultry Farming: How to Prepare Your Farm for Waterfowl

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Ducks and geese have slightly different requirements than chickens. Here's how to prepare for these waterfowl and when they can integrate with chickens.

Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Plymouth Rock Chicken Breed

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The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here's all you need to know.

Learn the Fundamentals of Animals & Fiber

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Many animals produce fiber, including sheep, goats, alpaca, rabbits, bison and musk ox. Here's a guide to the types and qualities that come from various sources.

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