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Goodbye Mr. ChipsWhat a beautiful relationship he had with his flock, and you. It seems so unfair for such a valued guy, very hard to read, heartfelt hugs to you...- kcan2
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsWhat a lovely dedication! I have a bachelor flock and we lost Janis (some of hen Woodstock) to a bobcat. He was so sweet and loving. He showed...- PeaShack
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsOh RC! I’m so sorry for your loss! Your tribute was lovely and I found it inspiring as well as sad.
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsA beautiful tribute to a beautiful cockerel. Always they leave footprints (or should I say claw prints?) in our hearts. Thank you & to you...
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Goodbye Mr. Chips@RoyalChick This was beautifully written, and the love you had for him shined brightly in every word. It had me crying all over again for the...- TX Chick Noob
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsI'm grateful that you took the time to share in depth the life of Mr. Chips, and once again in awe of your ability to turn grief into reflection...- ManueB
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsTruly a wonderful read about Mr. Chips and all of his ladies. I loved the story and the pictures. A beautiful tribute to him. Fly high, Mr...- Debbie292d
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsWhat an awesome, but very sad story about Mr. Chips and his flock mates. A fitting tribute to an awesome boy! He had a great but all too short of...
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsA beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy; great stories written with gentle, loving humor and empathy for everyone there. Great pictures of his life...- ChicoryBlue
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsWhat a lovely tribute! If I lived anywhere even somewhat close I'd offer you one of my boys in a heartbeat (Tundra's a brat at the moment...- rural mouse
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Tips on free ranging Pheasants
- The Moonshiner
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My Feather Anatomy Guide
- ki4got
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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... -
Beginners' Show Tips
- Fanci Feathers Marans
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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"!!!!!!
- Hybridchucks
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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... -
Chickens are cool! (50 chicken facts you will love)
- Chickenloving
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Chickens are cool! Chicken facts Do you know about chickens? Now you will... -
From Chicken Hobby to Chicken Business in 4 Years
- loveourbirds
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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... -
There is more to an egg than meets the eye - interesting egg facts
- sumi
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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... -
Kayla’s chickens!
- HuffleClaw
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Welcome to pictures of my flock! Pandora (Easter egger cockerel): Sephora (Easter egger pullet): Opal (red sex link hen): Maddie {back... -
Genetics - An Attempt at Simplifying the Complex
- ki4got
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Chicken genetics seem to be an endless source of confusion for so many people. I've taken a number of genetics courses in college, and at first... -
foldable wire dog crates - a good tool for every chickeneer
- aart
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I have several of these a medium, fold-able wire dog crates approx 24"L x 18"W x 21"H. Got them cheap(~$15-20) at flea markets and they are a... -
A Treatise on Electric Fences for Poultry
- Howard E
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Seems to me that about 90% of the problems folks seem to have with predators and varmints of the furry kind (raccoons, possums, skunks, foxes... -
Goodbye Mr. Chips
- RoyalChick
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This is the life story of a chicken - written not to educate, but simply to express how I feel about that life and what I learned from it. Feel... -
11 Ways to save money on chickens' feed
- sumi
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Keeping chickens is a wonderful hobby, but the price of their companionship and fresh eggs is the feed bill, which can get scary when you keep a... -
How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Summer
- BuffOrpington88
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Frostbite in SW Michigan
- aart
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My take on frostbite and experience with it. IMO coating combs and wattles might help prevent frostbite, but there's no guarantee it will prevent... -
Happy Chooks Welsummers
- Happy Chooks
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I live in Northern California and breed welsummers, so I thought I would make a page dedicated to them. Welsummers are gentle, curious, and... -
First Flock- from day old to first egg.
- KnittingChick3
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This is the shortened story about our first adventures in chicken raising and keeping. It's still a little bit long, but I'll try to keep to the... -
Building a Momma Heat Cave for Ducklings
- WannaBeHillBilly
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For my Spring Ducklings of 2019 i did not want to use a heat-lamp for two reasons: First it is a fire hazard, regardless how well it is secured...