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Spontaneous Sex Reversal in ChickensMy 4 year old GLW is growing spurs as we speak! Shes always been my healthiest best layer. So odd but after reading the article I guess there's an...- My Very First 6 Chickens
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The Secret Weapon for Safe Coops: Why Hardware Cloth is a Backyard Chicken Must-HaveTry bird netting & make sure the top is covered as well. Hubby has fantail pigeons, living in a chain link fenced fly with a wired top. He lost...- Nanook33
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Top 10 Reasons To Keep RoostersGreat points on why to keep a rooster. I've had roosters for years, as well as years without one, and have definitely seen a difference in the...- Lacy Duckwing
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Converted Backyard Tin Shed Chicken CoopNice conversion with lots of pictures. Needs more details. The dryer vent was a nice touch for ventilation; it looks like it would help prevent...
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9 Everyday Chicken Habits That Actually Make Your Life EasierThis would be a good article for anyone weighing the pros and cons while deciding if keeping chickens is worth the effort.
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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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Reasons for Tossing Out Your Indoor Brooder and Start Raising Your Chicks Outdoors
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Guide to Assisted Hatching for All Poultry
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Candling Pics Progression Through Incubation Of Chicken Eggs
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In the normal course of events, free-range chickens move around their territory as a group. The focal point of these groups is the senior rooster... -
Interesting Facts About Chicken Eggs
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*~*~WARNING~*~* This is a VERY long, PICTURE HEAVY coop build article. Brew a pot of coffee, get comfy and enjoy (I hope!) Less than one year into... -
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Diagnosing the crop disorder A hen is behaving lethargically, not eating much, if at all, but she has a full crop. This is the first sign... -
What Happens When Chickens Molt?
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Development of a Chicken Embryo Day by Day
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Chicken Treat Chart: The Best Treats for Backyard Chickens
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How Much Room Do Chickens Need?
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Who is Laying.....and Who is Not? Butt Check!
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I've typed this out many times in the past few days, so decided to put it in an article so I can link it in responses. Got pullets newly laying... -
A UFO Chicken Spaceship Coop that is Out of This World
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When we expanded our flock this Summer, we knew a larger coop would be necessary. As an artistic couple, I knew it couldn't be just any coop... -
Ten Reasons You Should Spend Ten Extra Minutes With Your Flock Every Day
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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...