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Raw Eggs: Do They Get a Raw Deal?

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Recipes |
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Is it safe to eat raw eggs? I'm a professional chef, and my answer is yes. Or, no. Well, to be honest, it depends. Here's what we know.

Cooped-Up Calisthenics: Preventing Boredom in Chickens

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Chickens can get bored during winter, and that could mean trouble. Bust through boredom with these simple ideas to keep the flock active.

Shutterclucks: Our Editors Choose Readers’ Best Chicken Photos

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

Train Your Chicken Sitter to Ensure Your Flock’s Health & Safety

Animals | Poultry |
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Whether you're out of town or sick in bed (as I recently was), it benefits your birds to make sure your chicken sitter knows exactly what's needed and when.

Holistic Henhouse: Home Remedies to Help Your Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Holistic home remedies can prevent problems as well as help minor injuries and treat symptoms, providing a comforting supplement to veterinary care.

Consider Adding These 5 Critically Endangered Chicken Breeds to Your Flock

Animals | Poultry |
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It's the time of year when we think about getting chicks to expand our flocks, so consider these breeds that need our love and attention to survive.

Your Winter Checklist for Safe & Healthy Chickens

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Winter poses its own threats to chickens. Use these tips to keep your flock protected and safe during the coldest months of the year.

Frostbite in Chickens: How to Prevent & Treat It

Animals | Poultry |
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Sometimes it's so cold that chickens need to stay inside the coop, but that might not be enough to prevent frostbite. Here's how to spot it and what to do.

How to Get the Best Birds for a New or Expanded Flock This Spring

Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Chicks, ducklings and goslings are available from many sources. Here are some pros and cons of each, as well as the idea of buying grown birds.

Teach Your Kids to Keep Chickens With These 3 Tasks

Animals | Poultry |
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Share the joys and responsibilities of chicken keeping with your child by entrusting him or her with these entry-level tasks.

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

Animals | Large Animals | Poultry |
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This round of contenders is led by a calf and a goat. Also making appearances are goslings, pigs, chickens, a cow and her calves, and a very cute bunny.

Chicken Ownership 101: Four Regulations to Consider

Animals | Poultry |
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Plan to raise a backyard flock? Familiarize yourself with local ordinances on these four issues that might affect your chicken aspirations.

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