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Wholesome home-made chicken feed, without sweat, tears, a calculator, or deep pockets.Hi Perris, I'm just starting on my chicken journey and found this excellent information. I feed my horse & dog straights so wanted to do the same...
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Dust Baths: What they are and why they are importantI use lime, but only lime from FIRST SATURDAY LIME. Works great. No respiratory issues, no parasites. I keep a tire full outside under our run-in...- mtnlady621
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Dust Baths: What they are and why they are importantThank you for this article. I dust the nesting boxes with DE but will cut back on that. I have read in a past article of yours that marigolds...- VeronicaD
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Eliminating Lice (or Mites) on Chickens Using PermethrinNicely done! Keep up the good work.
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Dust Baths: What they are and why they are importantthey go in by themselves when it starts getting dark. if i have to get them back in there mid day, i just grab some of their scratching treats and...
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Pigeon loft buildDidn't know you could raise pigeons like that, awesome! Loft looks great and the pigeons look comfy.- D13
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Do Chickens Have Feelings?Nicely explained with sweet photos. Thanks for sharing your insight. My Dottie (Barred Rock) and I have a special bond. She took to me as a 6...- Redhds
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Modern Surreal CoopVery unique coop. Interesting colors. The blueprint is helpful for those looking to copy the design and there's nice pictures of the process. I'm...- Lacy Duckwing
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The Eggsecutive Suite at Wineberry HillNice coop and great pictures. I like the run set up a lot, and the drawn details at the end are helpful. Adding more details like measurements...
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Do Chickens Like to be Petted?It's good to know my hens weren't just tolerating me for food lol
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Chicken Behavior The Ignorant Gal's Guide To Things No Sane Person Would Tell You About Chickens
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What Happens When Chickens Molt?
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Who is Laying.....and Who is Not? Butt Check!
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BUFF ORPINGTON HENS Revised 1/5/12 the Scarlett Johanssons of the chicken world... Raising Buffs as an entertaining, fun complement to a...