Chickens can be very creative at keeping themselves entertained. But, when space or weather limit them, problems arise. Like siblings on a long road trip, bored chickens can turn on each other. Have you heard the expression “cooped up”? That expression comes from chickens. Just like people, chickens can get bored and when […]
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Every time my kids see a chicken pecking at another chicken they become worried about the picked on chicken. But the pecking order is a very real and established instinct in chickens. So, how do you tell the difference between the pecking order and a bully chicken? And, how do you ensure a peaceful flock?
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Water is critical for chickens in the wintertime. Frozen water is dangerous because chickens can get dehydrated. Without freshwater, chickens can’t regulate their body temperature as well and are at a much higher risk of death, sickness, or of freezing to death. But, if you live in a cold area, it can be hard to
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A recent trend has made it possible for many urban residents to raise chickens. Chicken raisers live in Las Angeles, New York, and Chicago. As cities modify neighborhood codes and rules, chickens are becoming legal. Plus, awareness about food and sustainable living has helped to create greater interest among city dwellers who want to see
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Summer is the time of the year when chickens are most vulnerable to heat stroke and death. In some parts of the world, the weather stays hot enough year-round to cause potential issues all year. It is vital that you know how to protect your chickens from heat exhaustion and possible death. Additionally, properly caring
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Even if you have an existing flock of chickens, adding a few ornamental chickens to your flock can add a lot of personality and fun to your chicken raising adventures. There are several beautiful and lovely breeds of chickens and several funny-looking and amusing chicken breeds available. Many of them blend well to high egg
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As chicken raising grows in popularity from backyards to small farms, many homesteaders want to raise heritage chickens that will provide both eggs and meat. Raising heritage chickens helps to conserve and preserve chicken breeds that are becoming rare and endangered from modern breeding practices. For others, modern breeds have ethical issues attached to them
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Raising meat chickens has become increasingly popular as a way to raise healthy and sustainable meat for your family. If you are looking to raise chickens for meat, it’s important to decide what is most important to you when raising chickens to butcher. There are several factors to consider that determine the best chicken breeds
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Welcome to Part 2 of the best dual-purpose chicken breeds. Click here for Part 1 to check out the first 7 chicken breeds that are great for meat and eggs. These breeds grow to a large size and lay high numbers of eggs. Some even lay in the extremely cold winters of Canada! 8. Plymouth
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Before the modern era of frozen chicken and egg farms, dual-purpose chickens were found in nearly every backyard. These breeds of chickens are quick to gain weight, have good flavor, and lay a great number of eggs a year. What are dual-purpose chicken breeds? Dual-purpose chickens are chicken breeds whose hens lay a lot of
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