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7 Feather Patterns to Fancy Up Your Flock

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Transform your chickens from an everyday association into a gorgeous gathering by adding birds with these eye-catching feather patterns.

How to Keep Your Chickens Safe Around Cats

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Chickens can encounter three types of cats: pets, barn cats, and strays or ferals. Learn how they're different and how you can protect your flock.

What to Do When a Chicken Has Unexpectedly Died

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The unexplained death of a chicken can be quite shocking. Take these steps to help determine what caused your bird's untimely demise and protect your other birds.

6 Sources for Chicks of Heritage or Unusual Breeds

Animals | Breeds | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Do you have your heart set on a particular breed of chicks for your flock? Consult one of these sources to help you find what you want.

Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers

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This round of contenders, led by a goat, is nearly all mugshots. It also contains a camelid, a chicken, a pig and a horse—and an adorable pair of donkeys.

Shutterclucks: Our Editors Choose Readers’ Best Chicken Photos

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Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best.

5 Holiday Gifts for the Chicken-Keeper in Your Life

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With the holidays just days away, here are my top five choices for chicken-keeper gifts ... for those who still need to spread some Christmas cheer.

How to Build Your Own Chick Brooder

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Regardless of where you get your chicks, you need to provide them a warm, safe place to grow until they can join the flock. You can purchase a brooder or build one yourself.

5 Tips for Moving a Chicken or Duck Into Your Home

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Some poultry-keepers live alongside individual birds. If you want a house chicken or duck, follow these steps to move the bird from barnyard to household.

How to Avoid Deficient Nutrients In Your Flock Of Chickens

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Major differences in nutritional requirements exist for different types of poultry at different ages. Here's how to deliver the proper mix.

Chicken Combs: Their Styles, Textures & Purposes

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That flashy flesh on your bird's head is more than an ornamental appendage. Chicken combs come in many varieties and serve multiple uses.

These Chickens Will Get You in the Christmas Spirit

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This animated video of a chicken choir singing Christmas carols is no clucking joke.

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