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Keyword: In ModerationPlease would you mind sharing a few of your recipes. This is really so interesting.
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At Home Fecal Float TestI took Microbiology in college so it might be worth it to get a microscope. -
What a Chicken's Comb Can IndicateVery good article. Wish leads me to present this case. I took a week vacation recently. Left the farm hand in charge. Upon my return I... -
What a Chicken's Comb Can IndicateWhat does it mean when a comb that was perfectly straight for the chickens whole life, suddenly flops to the side? -
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Keyword: In ModerationGreat info, thank you for sharing! I had no idea and am done buying mealworms. Will finish out...- urbangardengirl
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How to treat sour crop and impacted crop and how to know which one you're dealing withExactly what i have been looking for !!!
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Fecal Examination in Backyard Chickens 101-Part IIFantastic explanation and instruction of fecal flotation.- topochico225
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Sour Crop, Impacted Crop, Doughy Crop - Prevention and Treatments of Crop disordersLots of great information that even us beginners can understand. Thank You- Ksilva
Maintaining A Healthy Flock
Raising chickens requires proper care. Learn how to maintain your flock so they remain healthy, safe, and happy.
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Common egg quality problems
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Approximately 2% of all chicken eggs has some defect, ranging from minor, barely noticeable faults to downright alarming deformities. So the... -
The Egg song, it’s not about the egg; it’s an escort call.
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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... -
Nest Boxes; why do we make a sitting hens job so difficult?
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Chicken bully/chicken victim - a two-sided issue
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Bee's key points to successful and safe free ranging.
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You really need the right breeds/birds, the right rooster or dominant hen, the right place, the right dog, the right perimeter fencing(if in... -
Sour Crop, Impacted Crop, Doughy Crop - Prevention and Treatments of Crop disorders
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Crops And Their Story Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treating Crop Issues The Crop. Just what IS a Crop, what do they do and why do birds have them... -
Pecking! Not all pecks are equal.
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Pecking; not all pecks are equal. A chicken’s beak is extremely sensitive. It is packed with tiny receptors that scientists believe provide the... -
How to treat sour crop and impacted crop and how to know which one you're dealing with
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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... -
Do Poultry Mourn Over The Loss Of A Flock Mate?
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Do Poultry Mourn? It has long been known that Elephants do indeed mourn their fallen comrades as do... -
Introducing a Single Hen to an Existing Flock
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On December 18, 2015, a friend and I embarked on a long trip of several hundred miles to pick up a two-year old Buff Orpington hen at an animal... -
Bathing Silkies: How To Keep Them Bright & Fluffy!
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Bathing Silkies: How To Keep Them Bright & Fluffy! Do you have a Silkie that's looking grubby? Maybe you think your Silkie looks 'flat'... -
Selecting Good Flock Roosters
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When selecting roosters for your flock, many people only consider the breed or the confirmation of the bird (when selecting for the Standard Of... -
Rooster Flocks
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If you have too many roosters, a simple solution is to start a rooster flock. A rooster flock is a flock that consists of all roosters and no... -
Information on Chicken Eyesight
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Information on Chicken Eyesight Chicken eyesight is amazing! They can see better in color than humans, can detect and see light and color shades... -
Understanding Your Rooster.
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The reader needs to be aware that these observations and conclusions are taken from a particular chicken keeping arrangement which was conceived... -
Dust bathing – Why, where and how? Keeping your flock clean and happy.
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We all know that chickens love to dust bathe – and very frequently in the areas of our garden that we would prefer they didn’t! So why do they do... -
Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicity in Chickens
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Introducing New Chickens: Using the “See but don’t touch” Method
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Introducing New Chickens: Using the “See but don’t touch” Method Chicken keeping is addicting. Along the road of your own chicken raising...