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Roaming The Urban Jungle: Free-Ranging Chickens In The Backyard

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Free-ranging chickens in an urban setting? Sure. With some planning, you can let your microflock free-range happily and safely in your backyard.

Winter Preparation: Help Your Poultry Get Through Cold Weather

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Winter preparation is different for chickens than for geese and ducks. Here's what we do to make sure our birds are warm and dry enough in the cold months.

Poultry Science: The Benefits Of Rotating On Pasture

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Maintaining a healthy pasture-raised poultry system requires a holistic approach that considers the plant community, the soil and the chickens.

How To Deal With Neighbors Who Complain About Your Chickens

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Some people move to the country with expectations that don't match reality. Here's what you can do if neighbors don't like your flock.

Chicken Chat: A Life Renewed

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An accidental chicken lady adopts a scrawny hen named "Poor Thing" who eventually blossoms and thrives in her new home.

Chicken Behavior: The Politics Of The Pecking Order

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Researchers have discovered that socially, chickens and humans have a lot in common. We examine the chicken hierarchy known as the pecking order.

The Redemption Of Thomas: The Story Of A Bad-Boy Rooster

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Thomas was a good egg who quickly devolved into bad behavior. Over time, though, he showed himself to be a wise and nurturing mate.

Chicken Injuries: What To Do When Your Bird Gets Hurt

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Some injuries are more severe than others. Here are tips for treating various levels of wounds your chickens might suffer via accident, fight or predator.

Holistic Henhouse: Help Your Chickens With Homeopathy

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Homeopathy is an alternative technique involving plant, mineral or animal extracts diluted with water that help keep your flock healthy.

4 Tips To Help You Hire A Good Chicken Sitter

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The first person to offer to watch your flock might not be the best. These suggestions will help you find the best chicken sitter for your birds.

Coop Builder: Ensure Proper Ventilation Without Drafts

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Ventilation is good all year round, while drafts are bad especially in winter. Here's how to get your chickens the air they need, when they need it.

3 Tips For Keeping Earwigs Out Of Your Chicken Coop

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These insects love moisture and decaying plant matter. Here's how to prevent earwigs from claiming your coop and get them out if they've already arrived.

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