Chicken sweaters are not only unnecessary, they may be counterproductive, here's why:

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How to Clip a Chicken's Wing Feathers

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mama hens and their chicks

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Chicken infirmary. Plan ahead.

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Rooster ring bearer

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Chicken Nipple Waterers- DIY Instructions

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This hot mess, laid by one of my hens, is often referred to as a “lash egg,” and is a very misunderstood phenomenon in backyard chicken keeping. Lash eggs consist primarily of coagulated pus, not yolk or egg white. I took the liberty of renaming the lash egg more appropriately, a Pus Coagulegg. It’s got a nice ring to it, don’t you think? Unfortunately for the hen, the Pus Coagulegg is no laughing matter as the prognosis for a bird producing them is poor, at best.

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There are no flowers, no dinner and a movie, so how does a rooster impress the chicks? Some roosters don’t even bother trying, they’ll simply take charge of their mate, but the more romantic types have a few go-to moves they rely upon to dazzle the ladies, which can include any of the following:

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With all the joys and benefits that come with keeping backyard chickens, there are plenty of heartbreaks and weighty decisions to be made about their care, chief among them, whether or not to permit a flock to free-range. This is a sensitive subject and for good reason- the stakes are high and the emotions it evokes, even higher.

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During a molt, chickens lose their feathers and grow new ones, which places great demands on their energy and nutrient stores. Since feathers consist of 85% protein, supplementing chickens’ diet with additional protein can help them get through the process. This protein-packed alfalfa cake recipe is a fantastic way to provide molting chickens with a variety of protein sources in one treat while keeping them entertained and active.

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Tips for Selecting Chicken Breeds!

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Chicken First Aid Kit

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In cold weather, chickens are able to conserve body heat by restricting blood-flow to their combs, wattles and feet, the very parts of the body that give off excess heat in warm weather. The result is a decrease in warmth and oxygen to those extremities, which puts them at risk for frostbite.

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Egg-Eating Chickens - How to Break the Habit

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Chicken Resources Directory at www.The-Chicken-C... Everything you need to know to raise happy, healthy chickens and have fun doing it!

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Baby chicks will be filling feed store bins and arriving in post offices around the country soon, so I have rounded up some tools to help the new chicken keeper with chicken breed selection, chick housing options, feeding questions and trouble-shooting problems common in baby chicks.

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Baby chicks will be filling feed store bins and arriving in post offices around the country soon, so I have rounded up some tools to help the new chicken keeper with chicken breed selection, chick housing options, feeding questions and trouble-shooting problems common in baby chicks. If you are new to the chicken adventure, welcome! If you're an ol' pro, you still might find a few tips that will help you keep your chicks healthier and happier and keep your family safe while doing so.

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“Tow Mater” Adirondack Chair

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Tips for Selecting Chicken Breeds!

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Manure balls are caused by chicks walking on droppings that stick to, dry and harden on their toes. These foul, cement-like accumulations can cause problems for baby chicks and must be carefully removed.

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Hard cooked, fresh eggs are harder to peel than old eggs, which can be frustrating if you don't know the secret to peeling them easily. And here's a hint: there are no additives required!

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I call it Lemoncello Enzyme Cleaner as it is made using primarily lemon rinds and the end result is alcohol.

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There is a way to teach chickens to roost inside the coop- I refer to it as Coop Training. Coop Training can be done chickens of any age but the younger, the better. It is far easier to teach good habits from the beginning than it is to try to break bad habits later. For this reason, I always Coop Train young and new flock members.

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Whose turn is it to shovel out the chicken coops?

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Black White Faced Spanish hen (Margarita)

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Columbian Wyandotte hen (Lola)

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Serama cockerel (left, Caesar) and Marans hen (right, ellen deHeneres)

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Margarita (Black White Faced Spanish pullet) taking a winter stroll.

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Buelah, Buff Orpington hen

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Hen silhouette photo by Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®

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