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“Bedding” means soft wood chips or straw in a horse or cow’s stall. But if the same material is in a chicken…
Anyone who has kept a backyard flock eventually faces a dilemma. As hens age their egg laying slows. Eventually it nearly stops.…
Yes, chickens can safely eat pumpkin, both the flesh and the seeds, raw or cooked. Pumpkin is high in fiber and provides…
You walk into your backyard and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight loss journey. Feathers are everywhere and…
Start winter prep with the basics: a heated water bowl (not a bucket, which hens can fall into), a coop that blocks…
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Mark your calendars for a Monday, September 26th, Chicken Month Chat on Nutrition (6:30 pm central/7:30 pm eastern). We’ll share an invite…
Wondering how to decorate a chicken coop so it looks great and works harder for your flock? The good news is that…
Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection, usually staphylococcus, in the bottom of a chicken’s foot, and a limp is often the first sign.…
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