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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg EaterThis is a great article, very informative! I tried the mustard egg on my egg eater... she ate it; the whole thing. I am now going to try pinless...- ChickenShepherd_6116
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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg EaterI thought I had this problem, I even identified who i thought the culprit was and separated her from the others to be sure. But eggs were still...
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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg EaterWhat are some roll away nesting boxes you would recommend? I have tried everything and can't stop my hens. I am considering buying some roll aways...- chicken mama 0908
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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg EaterI think mustard would suffice and would NOT recommend using dish soap.- Lil TexHens
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Wing ClippingThank you for this article. Very well done and easy to understand. I'm a new chicken mama and have been concerned that my girls may try to fly...- Intuit
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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg Eatertried the egg with the mustard - they loved the mustard ate it all in no time. Rolling nesting box inserts seem to work once they accept going in...
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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg EaterThis article is what I was looking for! Photo is the second time I've found just yolk. I've had 2 hole poked eggs this week too. I'm going to...
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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg EaterThose are some great ideas, thank-you! Mine just started eating softer eggs recently, but now I believe they are eating more and more, and...- jeffdmeyer
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Six Tips On Breaking Your Egg EaterМне очень понравилась ваша статья! Буду оставлять ваши советы другим птицам у кого есть расклев яиц. Спасибо- Svetik
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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How Do Chickens Sleep?
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In comparison to other birds and pets, chickens have their own unique way of living that makes them interesting. In terms of sleep habits... -
How to Get Your Chickens to Roost Where You Want Them To?
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Why Aren't My Chickens Roosting? If your chickens aren't roosting at all, it may be due to several reasons. First, consider age. If your chickens... -
Feeding Dried Mealworms To Your Chickens
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There is no doubt that chickens love dried mealworms. Are they, however, healthy for your flock? In this article, we discuss the benefits of... -
Outdoor Broody Breaker
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Identifying & Treating Chicken Heat Stress
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In summer, it is obvious that the temperatures rise and we all become uncomfortable, especially animals outside like chickens. It is pertinent to... -
Do Chickens Eat Other Chickens?
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Do Chickens Eat Other Chickens? Well, there is no doubt that chickens are capable of cannibalism. However, this isn't their intention. The... -
Are chickens capable of living alone?
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A chicken is an intelligent and hardy animal that knows how to take care of itself. Chicken owners know how much they love free-ranging and going... -
Marigolds and Your Chickens
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Yes, chickens can consume marigolds. Besides not being a cause for concern, this flowering herb offers chickens some unique health benefits as... -
Top 5 Ways Of Keeping Your Flock Warm In Winter
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During winter new chicken keepers start to panic. "How will my chickens survive the cold?" "Do I need supplemental heat?" "Are there any cracks in... -
Preparing the girls for winter
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*Original Article written Fall 2020* ** Bottom of article has a few additional details and pictures, showing snow results. Added 12/17/2020 in... -
Can Chickens Eat Styrofoam?
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The reason chickens love Styrofoam remains a mystery. It lacks nutritional value and, in my own opinion, does not smell appealing. In spite of... -
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR BY THE MALE CHICKEN DIRECTED AT HUMANS: MAN-FIGHTING
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Biosecurity For The Rest Of Us
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For many of us backyard chicken enthusiasts, biosecurity is a big word that hints of government intrusion, regulatory oversight, and a host of... -
How to deal with dem bad free-range chooks!
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Chickens are sweet, I think we all fell into that trap, my dad included, which is why he ordered a coop online, and we went to pick up 4 crossbred... -
When Do Hens & Roosters Mate?
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Adding a rooster to your flock of chickens can be beneficial. If a rooster perceives any danger from a predator near him, such as a fox, he will... -
A Rooster's Diet
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It's likely that you have plenty of questions about how to raise a flock of roosters if you've never done it before. Among the biggest questions... -
Can Chickens Eat Potato Peels?
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Your chickens can eat potato peels, but not all types are suitable for them. There are some that contain chemicals that aren't healthy for their... -
Chicken treats
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Best chicken treats: Select fruits, vegetables and grains will keep chickens happy and ensure they are receiving a nutritionally balanced diet...