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Raising Show Chickens

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It takes more than good breeding to produce blue-ribbon poultry.

Chickens And Heat Stress

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Summer’s no joke to chickens who need to keep their cool.

Working Animals on the Farm: Rabbits

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An often overlooked farm livestock, rabbits can be raised on any size farm for many different purposes.

Goodbye Brooder, Hello World!

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Are your chicks outgrowing their brooder? It may be time to introduce them to the outdoors.

When To Intervene With A Chicken Bully

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If a flock’s bullying behavior goes beyond the typical pecking order discipline, take these steps to help protect the victim hen.

Should Chickens Eat More Corn?

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If your chickens aren’t eating the corn in their feed, they could be looking for a different source of nutrition.

How To Handle Chicks

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Nurture a docile flock by interacting with your chicks from an early age.

The Case Of The Missing Eggs

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One keeper enlists the help of expert chicken detectives to figure out why she’s short on eggs in the nest boxes.

Our Top 10 Reasons To Keep A Rooster

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Roosters often get a bad rap, but here’s why you should keep one of the fellas around your flock.

Get These Pests Out Of The Chicken Coop

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Lice and mites are two microscopic predators that could be causing problems for your chickens.

When A Good Broody Hen Becomes A Moody Mama

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Just because your broody hen likes to set doesn’t mean she’s meant to be a mama.

Probiotics and Ferments: They’re Good For Your Chickens, Too

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You already know how great ferments are for your health—now, you can ferment your chickens’ feed, too.

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