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Black Copper Marans rooster.

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Serama rooster.

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Silver Laced Wyandotte cockerel

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Light Sussex rooster.

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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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Gifts for the Chicken Addict!

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Chickens at different stages of development require different feed formulations. Commercially prepared rations are a nutritionally balanced food source; poultry nutritionists formulate feed to ensure that chickens get all the nutrition they need daily, therefore, anything that is added to the diet dilutes the nutrient balance they should be getting daily.

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A drop in egg production can be one of the first signs of a problem and just as we pay attention to our hens’ droppings to monitor their health, so too should we pay attention to the daily egg count.

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The Chicken Chick®: Supplemental LIGHT in the Chicken Coop: Why & How

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All about broody hens- when to break them up and how to care for them if they're going to set.

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Lighted Christmas Balls made with chicken wire are a unique and festive decoration in any yard or chicken run.For little more than a 20 minute time investment and approximately $3.00 per ball, a stunning, outdoor display can be created that will be the envy of the neighborhood!

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Caring for Broody Hens: Facilitating Egg-hatching

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How to Reform a Brooder Bully

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Differentiating male from female chickens, sexing

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Integrating New Chickens into the Flock: "The Playpen Method"

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DIY Chicken Feeder for Brooder, Infirmary or Maternity Ward

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Lighted Christmas Balls made with chicken wire are a unique and festive decoration in any yard or chicken run.For little more than a 20 minute time investment and approximately $3.00 per ball, a stunning, outdoor display can be created that will be the envy of the neighborhood!

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Save a rooster, relocate the neighbor!

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You can't fight city hall...said NO CHICKEN EVER!

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The focus of one Connecticut judge was on my backyard chickens this week as he facilitated a settlement conference between me & Mr. Chicken Chick and the town of Suffield, which sued me for the removal of my chickens from my backyard. If you are not familiar with the history of this ridiculous saga, you can read about it here.

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Molting. What is it and How to Help Chickens Get Through It

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For maximum security, cover the run to protect against flying and climbing predators. A lesser degree of protection can be obtained by stringing netting on top of the run to deter hawks, owls, etc. Climbing predators will not be deterred by netting, however.

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DIY Nest Box Cozy to Prevent Frozen Eggs in the chicken coop during frigid winter temperatures and additional tips on preventing frozen eggs and egg eating safety tips!

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Frostbite in Backyard Chickens: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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Repairing a Chicken's Broken Beak

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Protecting a flock against predators is one of the biggest challenges a backyard chicken keeper faces. The best offense is a good defense and knowing the basics of coop security is essential to keeping chickens safe from harm. The following are my best recommendations for predator-proofing chickens based on my experiences.

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5 Ways to Prepare for Chicken Illness, Injury & End of Life Decisions

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Every new chicken-keeper wants to know how soon fluffy babies can eat treats. The answer is: any time BUT, if they are fed anything besides starter feed, they will need grit (tiny bits of sand/dirt) to aid in digestion.

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Chicken Saddles & Chicken Diapers. Who knew?

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