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Mobile Coops Vs. Stationary Coops: Which Is Best?

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Coops are one of the most expensive chicken-keeping purchases, so weigh your options to find the best one for you.

Chicks Vs. Pullets: What’s The Best Way To Start Your Flock?

Animals | Poultry |
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Jumpstarting your flock doesn’t necessarily mean starting with chicks. Here’s what you need to know to weigh your options.

The 8 Hottest Chicken Breeds For 2016

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Still choosing your chicken breeds for this year’s flock? These hens have reached peak stardom.

Build Your Own Egg Mobile

Animals | Poultry |
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Put your layers’ coop on wheels to get great eggs while spreading the manure love around your farm.

Does a Chicken’s Leg Color Really Indicate Egg Color?

Animals | Poultry |
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A popular claim holds that the color of a hen's legs matches the color of the egg inside. But is there really a link between the two?

Raising Meat Chickens In Your Backyard

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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If you think that raising meat chickens inside city limits is like keeping a flock of layer hens, be prepared. There is a great deal more to consider.

10 Hacks For Lazy Chicken Keepers

Animals | Poultry |
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How two retirees made raising chickens fit into their laid-back lifestyle.

Why Landscaping Your Chicken Coop Is Pretty And Practical

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Give your coop some flair—it could make your hens healthier.

5 Bantam Chickens Perfect For Your Small Backyard

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Don’t let tight, cozy living spaces keep you from your chicken-keeper ambitions—bantams will fit right in your tiny urban yard.

Which Chick Is Which?

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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When your spring chicks arrive from the hatchery, take these steps to identify them correctly.

6 Basic Rules For Backyard Biosecurity

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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With a few simple practices in place, you can reduce your chickens’ risk of contracting life-threatening illnesses.

The Dirt On Diatomaceous Earth

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Use DE smartly to combat a number of problems with your flock.

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