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Goodbye Mr. ChipsWhile there are easy to find posts about bad rooster behavior, you having taken the time to write out the details about his life is a great honor...
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsI teared up reading this. I'm so sorry about Mr. Chips and that he never got to reach his full potential. I hope you'll give another roo a chance...- thecatumbrella
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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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Beginners guide to pekin bantamsI love reading your article about Pekin Chicken. Pekin is our #1 chicken breed. Last year we got a 6 months old Pekin rooster, he is exactly like...- SkyAJK
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My Guinea CoopOverall, okay coop. I can see why they don't want to roost on the branches.- CCsGarden
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Goodbye Mr. ChipsSimply a wonderful recount of a life all too short. I teared up several times. Thank you for immortalizing him for us all. A fitting tribute...- BY Bob
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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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Poultry Ownership and Dealing with Loss (From a Tenderhearted Farmer)
- orrpeople
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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
- Blooie
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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
- Cyprus
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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... -
How To Take Good Photographs Of Your Chickens
- BantamFan4Life
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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... -
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- OhZark Biddies
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Our lean-to coop and covered run was built on to an old shed, and we have 19 chickens and one chipmunk scratching about in there, but in the long... -
Chicken Wisdom
- sue giebler
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CHICKEN WISDOM This journey with chickens began as a surprise really. My neighbors built a house the next field over and soon had chickens... -
Does Chicken Keeping Ever Get Boring?
- Mountain Peeps
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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... -
How To Use a Chicken Harness
- cluckmecoop7
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Learn how to use your chicken harness! Updated: Sadly, Kiwi the Buff Orpington has since passed away. :( I know most people don't own a... -
10 Joys of Keeping Backyard Chickens.
- Kuntry Klucker
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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... -
How to Cull a Chick with Kitchen Sheers (Scissors) for Squeamish People *slightly graphic*
- Redhead Rae
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*No chicks were harmed in the writing of this article* Whether you hatch your own chicks, order them from a hatchery, or buy them from a feed... -
Primal Chickens – 6 chicken keeping secrets from the evolution of chickens
- PatchtoTable
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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... -
Chickens getting ready to lay.
- alexa009
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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... -
An Emoji for Every Occasion
- CluckNDoodle
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UPDATED AGAIN BY POPULAR REQUEST! ENJOY! BYC now has a plethora of great emojis to choose from at the click of a button but some of the emojis I... -
Singing the Song of Their People: The Egg Song, Why do hens sing?
- BY Bob
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Let’s Talk Egg Song I was reading along up on one of my favorite threads, @Ali James Ali James’ Garden Chickens... -
Sexing Pullets and cockerels.
- sassysarah
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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... -
Store Eggs vs. Farm Eggs
- PioneerChicks
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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... -
Reintegrating a Recovered Hen to a Small Flock:
- sunflour
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Penny's Plight: How She Won the Battle to Rejoin Her Flock. There 's a wealth of information on introducing new chickens to a flock, but... -
Sex Linked Chickens for Beginners, What they are and how to breed them.
- loveourbirds
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Several people have asked me about this and i have found most sites leave out some important details. This article will explain how they are...