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Member Pages
This is where our members create & share information that maybe doesn't fit into one of our Learning Center categories.
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Buff Orpingtons Chicken Breed Information Pictures
BUFF ORPINGTON HENS Revised 1/5/12 the Scarlett Johanssons of the chicken world... Raising Buffs as an entertaining, fun complement to a... -
Poultry Ownership and Dealing with Loss (From a Tenderhearted Farmer)
There really could not have been a worse scenario for the first death we experienced in our backyard flock. Prior to owning chickens, I had read... -
Making the Tough Calls - Difficult but Essential
In a mad frenzy of enthusiasm - that's how we seem to dive into the world of raising chickens. It is so exciting – and scary! For most of us... -
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Chicken
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Chicken When you own a chicken, it is very important to understand the anatomy and physiology of your bird... -
Chicken Wisdom
CHICKEN WISDOM This journey with chickens began as a surprise really. My neighbors built a house the next field over and soon had chickens... -
How To Take Good Photographs Of Your Chickens
Having trouble taking good pictures of your chickens? Or are you getting a myriad of blurry photos? Well, I'm going to give you some ideas, tips... -
Does Chicken Keeping Ever Get Boring?
Does Chicken Keeping Ever Get Boring? Can or does chicken raising ever get dull? I’ve been at this chicken keeping business for years now. I... -
10 Joys of Keeping Backyard Chickens.
I’m almost about 10 years deep into my backyard chicken hobby and have loved it every step of the way. From ordering chicks, getting the coops set... -
Chickens getting ready to lay.
If you have pullets, you are wondering when they should start laying, but how do you know they are ready to lay or already are laying. If you... -
Store Eggs vs. Farm Eggs
This article was originally a poster I made for 4H, but then I decided to make it into an article so others can enjoy it. It took a long time, but... -
Beekissed's Rooster Speak
Copied from this post: #34 @Beekissed I'm going to give you a clue on "rooster speak"....holding him down doesn't mean anything to him. If... -
Sexing Pullets and cockerels.
I always see threads of people asking if they have a pullet or a cockerel, so I thought I would start an article on the subject. Here is a very... -
Primal Chickens – 6 chicken keeping secrets from the evolution of chickens
When I got started with backyard chickens, I was excited by the idea of fresh eggs every day and I had this romantic idea of chickens pecking... -
From Chicken Hobby to Chicken Business in 4 Years
Before I get started, this is just my experiences over the past 4 years of creating a hatchery/breeder's farm from scratch. Any advice I give... -
My Feather Anatomy Guide
I've seen a number of people who are new to poultry asking, "What is ______?" Fill in the blank with any color or feather type or part found on a... -
There is more to an egg than meets the eye - interesting egg facts
The more I read about chicken eggs the more amazed I am. We think of eggs as a convenient food source and added benefit of keeping chickens, as... -
Beginners' Show Tips
I see it all the time. "I've got a show this weekend, how do I whip my bird into shape?" We have all been there at one point or another. A... -
How to make a thread for "newbies"!!!!!!
I am making this article coz i have had SO much trouble finding out how to make a thread....and when others ask, i want to help.....but i didn't...