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Kristina Mercedes Urquhart

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Kristina Mercedes Urquhart is the author of The Suburban Chicken: The Guide to Keeping Healthy, Thriving Chickens in Your Backyard (i5 Press, 2015) and the columnist of Chickens magazine's “Fowl Language.” She lives with her husband, menagerie of animals, and two daughters in Asheville, N.C.

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6 Winter Treats for Your ChickensNovember 8, 2019

Boost your flock’s nutrition and offer chickens fun boredom busters with these healthy winter treats.

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How Grass Farming Promotes Your Own HealthOctober 29, 2019

Grass is good for our animals Their diet is critically linked to our own in addition to those of our family members.

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What You Need to Know About Yellow Jackets in the FallSeptember 18, 2019

Navigate the wrath of yellow jackets — aggressive insects that can each sting multiple times — by understanding seasonal changes in their behavior.

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Yow! What to Do After a Sting by a Bee or WaspAugust 2, 2019

It happens to beekeepers as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Here’s what to do right after a sting. (If you’re allergic, see an allergist before it happens.)

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Are Your Bees Hungry? Look for Signs of the DearthJuly 26, 2019

Summer is an abundant time, but nectar sources can decrease as part of nature’s cycle. Here’s how to spot the dearth and how to respond.

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Stinging Insects: 3 Ways to Keep Safe During the SummerJuly 19, 2019

Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are stinging insects that can build nests near your home. Here’s how to prevent them and deal with them if they appear.

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Chicken Health A to Z (Part 6): Know the Ailments That Can Affect Your FlockJune 19, 2019

In the final part of this series, we continue alphabetically through chicken health issues with scaly leg mites, thrush, transmission of disease and vaccination.

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7 Beekeeping Myths Debunked for BeginnersMay 10, 2019

The beekeeping hobby is full of opinions and advice—and not all of it is good. We separate truth from several common beekeeping myths.

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4 Ways Beekeepers Can Attract Customers at MarketApril 12, 2019

These easy techniques help you attract customers, spark conversations and share information about beekeeping at the farmers market.

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Chicken Health A to Z (Part 5): Know the Ailments That Can Affect Your FlockApril 2, 2019

In the fifth part of this series, we continue alphabetically through chicken ailments, covering omphalitis, pasted vent, pox, rations, reproductive health, respiratory health and sour crop.

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