This hand-built chicken coop is designed to keep the run dry, coop secure and flock comfortable on the South Carolina homestead. The post This Cool Chicken Coop Keeps It...
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Three French Hens For Your Backyard Flock
Expand—or start—your microflock the holiday way with this trio of chicken breeds originating from France. They really are three French hens! The post Three French Hens For Your Backyard...
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10 Last-Minute Gifts for Your Chicken-Loving Loved One
These last-minute poultry gifts are perfect for the chicken lover in your life and still shipping for timely holiday delivery. The post 10 Last-Minute Gifts for Your Chicken-Loving Loved...
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Raise Mealworms and Delight Your Chickens
With little cost or effort, you can raise live mealworms to provide your backyard chickens for much less than you’ll pay for the store-bought, dried treats. The post Video:...
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Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?
Do you know this breed? This ancient Japanese chicken with striking tail and distinctly handsome colors and combinations is most often kept as an ornamental breed. The post Can...
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75 Tips For Successful Chicken-Keeping
To celebrate 75 issues of Chickens magazine, we present 75 expert chicken-keeping tips to help you enjoy your backyard poultry! The post 75 Tips For Successful Chicken-Keeping appeared first...
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Warm Your Baby Chicks Without Using Heat Lamps
Raising chicks is fun and rewarding, but you need to provide the right heat to ensure their survival. Here are a few options for warming chicks without a heat...
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How To Help Your Chickens Through The Cold Winter
Chickens generally fare fine in winter temperatures, but you can do a few things—from choosing hardy breeds to checking water—to help your birds keep cool in the cold. The...
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4 Considerations Before Keeping Chickens
Considering taking the plunge into keeping chickens? Great choice, but mind these four considerations before purchasing your first poultry. The post 4 Considerations Before Keeping Chickens appeared first on...
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