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Ana Hotaling and her husband, Jae, own FMA Farms, a heritage-poultry farm in Southeast Michigan. When not writing or chasing after chickens and children, Ana teaches martial arts and yoga and is a competitive triathlete and runner. Follow Ana's poultry adventures at www.facebook.com/FMAFarms.

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Hatching Chicks the Old-Fashioned WayJuly 18, 2018

Hatching eggs with an incubator is pretty easy. But with a broody hen, you can experience one of nature’s exciting life cycles.

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Use a Trap to Protect Your Chickens From RaccoonsJuly 11, 2018

Raccoons are common poultry predators. Here are tips on how to trap and handle these masked bandits eager to get at your flock.

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Egg Gadgets: I Test My 5 Newest AcquisitionsJuly 4, 2018

A poacher, a peeler, a ring, a slide—I see how five new egg-related products perform when it comes to cooking, storing and preparation.

The Smell of Success: Control Coop Odor in Heat & HumidityJune 27, 2018

A heatwave mixed with rain made our henhouses reek, which motivated me to test various treatments to control coop odor. See which won.

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Protect Your Cold-Hardy Chickens From Summer HeatJune 20, 2018

Some chicken breeds are better suited for hot or cold weather. Follow these tips to also protect birds built for high temperatures during the year’s colder months.

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Consider These 3 Things When Splitting Your FlockJune 13, 2018

If you have more chickens than you have space in your coop, don’t arbitrarily divide your flock. Follow these three suggestions for happy results.

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What to Do if a Neighbor’s Dog Kills Your ChickensJune 6, 2018

If the neighbor is apathetic, call law enforcement to investigate and document what happened. If the attacks continue, there are various ways you can proceed.

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The New Kids on the Block: 4 Steps to Integrating New ChickensMay 30, 2018

Chickens are social animals with strict ranks, rules and codes of behavior. Follow these steps to safely introduce your juvenile birds to the rest of your flock.

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Do You Have Surplus Eggs? Freeze Some of Them—Here’s HowMay 23, 2018

Even with an egg business, I still end up with more eggs than I can use. Here are three ways to freeze surplus eggs so you can use them in the future.

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Learn Your State’s Right to Farm Law: You Might Need ItMay 16, 2018

Some urban and suburban people who move to the country file complaints against existing farming operations. If one comes your way, your state’s law might protect you.

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