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Tractor Vs Permanent Coop The Pros ConsThe only thing I disagree as a disadvantage of a building for a coop versus a tractor was this: "I mean you will need to clean your chickens'...- Debbie292d
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A Crash Course on Brooding DucklingsI'd add that an idea we tried based off of seeing someone else's idea, was to put their water in a plastic tupperware or other type container...
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The Dig Box: Customizable Fun for Any Chicken RunThis is a great idea, and well written! I have been wanting to put a compost in my chicken run, and this might just be how I can accomplish that...- ChickenShepherd_6116
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Are Herbicides and Pesticides Safe for Chickens? Exploring the Potential Risks and PrecautionsOne of the neighbors at my old address was a lawn freak. The chemical trucks were there every month, and sometimes more, depending on what disease...
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Wholesome homemade feed 2Thank you for helping me think of creative ways to get the nutrition needed, but know it s fresh.- triciayoung
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Tractor Vs Permanent Coop The Pros ConsGood overview of pros and cons of going with different types of coops.
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Lake Norman Coop De Ville Waterer and FeederGreat ideas! I loved the detailed pictures and explanation of how you made each and what parts you purchased to complete each project. Very...
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Naturally Playful Step 2 Sandbox BrooderSuch a neat idea! Great pictures and good job explaining how you made this!
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A Crash Course on Brooding DucklingsI found this very informational and educational. I liked the pictures and explanations, which left no questions, and pros and cons of each...
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Learning Center
Hundreds of helpful articles covering everything you need to know about raising chickens. Choose from one of our main categories below, or start with our overview article: "How To Raise Chickens".
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Drives of Chickens
- rocking chickens
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In all living beings there are certain motivators or drives and I want to share with you what these are and how they affect you and your chickens... -
Rubbermaid Tub Chicken Brooder DIY
- Darmamommy
- 3 min read
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Hello, I am a new chick mom. Never had chickens before, so am really new at this. But am LOVING it already. I have been learning what I should and... -
Post-Hatching Season Clean Up
- Arial P.
- 2 min read
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As the hatching season comes to an end for most of us, there are some things I like to do to ensure easy startup for next season. 1. Clean ALL... -
-Barbie Brooder
- urbanchickenzz
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Hello everyone! I am brand new to chicken keeping, and I just made my first brooder. I wanted to share it with y'all because it may help some... -
Pinkalicous Duck Tractor
- foothillsco
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Hi there, This is my duck house I built for my daughter. Building this duck house, I felt like I reinvented the wheel sometimes and even now, I’m... -
Top 5 Types of Incubators
- BYC Project Manager
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For most, incubating and hatching eggs is one of the most enjoyable (and addictive) aspects of chicken keeping. Nothing beats watching those... -
Chickenpooplady's Incubator
- chickenpooplady
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This is my homemade incubator. Most of the supplies were found in my garage or attic. Supplies for Incubator: - old Styrofoam cooler - work... -
The importance of keeping your flock healthy - a guide on how to keep your chickens healthy
- FluffTheDuck
- 4 min read
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Now, you see, lots of people like me, when they started out were beginners. And this is totally fine! Some have been told “your chickens can eat... -
Chicken Food and Water
- Brady bunch
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When you get your chickens one of the first things that you need to do is set up a water dispenser and feeder. Another thing is what scraps are... -
Chicken x Pheasant hybrids may well be more than just for taxidermy!
- acebulwer1997
- 2 min read
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Over the years, I've seen lots of hybrids from rooster x Pheasant hen and Pheasant x hen. Both F1 offspring have no Chicken-like combs or... -
How to identify when to interfere with an egg-related problem, how to choose what type of calcium to use, and how to administer them.
- cherrynberry
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Sometimes it may be a good idea to give your birds some calcium tablets/supplements in order to help them expel material OR to help them be able... -
How to make chicken oatmeal! Helpful for colder monthes!
- Duckduckchicken32
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With the winter monthes arriving, the tempatures have started to drop. The best way to help your chickens through it is to warm them up from the... -
The Best First Breed :The Buff Orpington
- BuffOrpington567
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Hi guys, I just wanted to to tell you great things about the Buff Orpington and why you should get them. The History of Orpingtons In the late... -
The Cheap Chick Feeder
- TexasOutdoorGuy
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The other day I had just hatched some quail and chickens, so I wanted something to hold more feed than a jar. This was made soon after... -
Chicken run extension built for under £35
- BigFuzzball
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Keeping Your Chickens Cool: Thermostat Activated Misting System
- Billiam
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In Arizona, we will average 100+ degrees from June to September. Our challenge and concerns are around shade and keeping our chickens cool. When... -
Brooder Extension DIY Scrap Lumber
- earth_toes
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Helllllo! I just wanted to share my brooder extension for my 8 ladies who are going on their 5th week. It's made of all scrap materials from our... -
How to Help a Chicken with an Eye that has been wounded
- SilkieChicken123
- 2 min read
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If you have experienced the issue where your chicken has been picked on our been in a fight and their eye(s) end up looking like this, you may...