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Don’t Get Sick From Your Homegrown Eggs

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You love your chickens and their eggs—but getting sick from them is not so pleasant.

Feed Your Chickens To Get Great Fertilizer

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Could what you feed your chickens affect what’s in their manure?

The 3-Course Meal Your Chickens Should Be Eating

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Chickens don't do well on grain alone. Supplement their diet with bugs and greens from around your yard.

Build A Better Brooder For Your Chicks

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The first few weeks of your chickens’ lives are critical, so provide a brooder they can thrive in.

About Raising Chickens

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You’ve put off getting backyard chickens long enough! Now’s the time to start your flock and start rolling in the eggs.

3 Challenges With Raising Angora Rabbits And How To Overcome Them

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While your angora rabbits work hard producing luxurious fur for making mittens and scarves, use these tips to keep them healthy and comfortable.

Mobile Coops Vs. Stationary Coops: Which Is Best?

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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