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Chicken Anatomy 101

When raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know some basics on their anatomy and the function for each part. This way you…

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Raising Turkey Poults (Entry 4)

This week our little turkey friend has officially reached 2 months of age! He is still enjoying his complete NatureServe®   Gamebird feed.…

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What Types of Animals can Live with Chickens?

What should “live” with chickens? Well…chickens! When it comes to housing in the coop, really only chickens should roost together. Other poultry,…

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Why Do Chickens Have Combs?

Despite being iconic to the look of a chicken, combs actually serve a very important purpose. Besides being attractive to the opposite…

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Let’s Talk Chicken

…I know you know what I am talking about. We all have those rough days where we just walk out to the…

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Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?

If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting…

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Do Birds Lay Different Colored Eggs Over Time?

One of the most interesting aspects of owning your own chickens is the beautiful array of colors that you can get.  At…

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Early Differences in Roosters and Hens

Have you ever been into a farm store that just got a new batch of chicks? If you are like me, you…

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A Chicken’s Quirky Vision

If chickens sometimes act in quirky ways, it may be because of their vision. It’s easy for people to assume that animals…

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Incubation Timeline for Chickens

Hatching your own eggs at home is a really fun way to add to your flock.  You’ll want fertilized eggs to hatch. …

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